To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level. verb
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
He slipped on the ice and fell.
To decrease in number, amount, intensity, or quality. verb
The temperature is expected to fall overnight.
The company's profits fell by 20% last year.
To occur or take place, especially by chance. verb
Her birthday falls on a Saturday this year.
The meeting falls on the first Monday of the month.
The season of the year between summer and winter, characterized by the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees; autumn. noun
We love to go hiking in the fall.
The fall colors are especially beautiful in the mountains.
A downward movement, typically rapid and uncontrolled, from a higher to a lower level. noun
The fall from the ladder left him with a broken arm.
The sudden fall in stock prices surprised everyone.
A defeat or downfall, especially of a person in a position of power or authority. noun
The scandal led to the fall of the government.
His fall from grace was swift and unexpected.