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Meaning of fallen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fallen

Pronunciation:/ˈfɔːlən//ˈfɔlən/

verb

Definitions

  1. (heading) To be moved downwards.

  2. To move downwards.

  3. To happen, to change negatively.

  4. 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.

noun

Definitions

  1. The dead.

  2. Casualties of battle or war.

  3. One who has fallen, as from grace.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having dropped by the force of gravity.

    Example: fallen raindrops

  2. Killed in battle.

    Example: to honor fallen soldiers

  3. Having lost one's chastity.

    Example: a fallen woman

  4. Having collapsed.

    Example: a fallen building