fall
Pronunciation:
/fɔːl//fɔl/noun
Definitions
The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
A loss of greatness or status.
Example: the fall of Rome
verb
Definitions
(heading) To be moved downwards.
To move downwards.
To happen, to change negatively.
To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
Example: And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.