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Meaning of fall into

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fall into

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To go into something by falling.

    Example: The cat might fall into the pool if you're not careful.

  2. To enter a condition or state, especially a negative one.

    Example: After it closed, the old mall fell into disrepair.

  3. To enter something (especially a profession) without having planned it.

    Example: Most of us didn't plan to be designers; we just fell into the job.

  4. To be classified as; to fall under.

    Example: Trees fall into two main categories: deciduous and evergreen.