falling
Translation
falling, dropping, decreasing
Examples
Beware of falling rocks.
Beware of falling rocks.
The company is facing falling profits.
The company is facing falling profits.
Grammar Patterns
falling ((noun)) - describes a noun that is moving downwards or decreasing. Beware of falling rocks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dropping, declining, descending; Antonyms: rising, increasing
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to fall'. From Old English 'feallan'.
Memory Tips
Picture leaves falling from a tree in autumn.