fall
Translation
to fall, to drop, to decrease, to become
Examples
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
The price of bread is expected to fall.
The price of bread is expected to fall.
He fell and hurt his knee.
He fell and hurt his knee.
My birthday falls on a Friday this year.
My birthday falls on a Friday this year.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to drop from (sth.) Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
((down)) to trip and land on the ground He fell down and hurt his knee.
((on sth.)) to take place on (a specific day) My birthday falls on a Friday this year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drop, descend, decrease; Antonyms: rise, climb, increase
Etymology
From Old English 'feallan' (to fall, fail, decay), from a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Picture leaves *falling* from a tree in the season of *fall* (autumn).