falls

falls · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) Third person singular present tense of "fall": moves downward.

  2. 2.

    (verb) Decreases or declines.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Happens or occurs.

  4. 4.

    (noun) A waterfall, often used in place names.

  5. 5.

    (noun, plural) Instances of dropping or decreasing.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    falls into place — becomes clear or starts working properly
  • •
    falls short — fails to meet expectations

Related words

Antonyms: ascends, climbs, rises
See also: fall, fallen, falling, waterfall
Synonyms: descends, drops, tumbles

Etymology

From Old English feallan meaning "to fall, fail, decay, die," from Proto-Germanic fallaną.