fall

1 of 3

verb

ˈfȯl

fell ˈfel

; fallen ˈfȯ-lən How to pronounce fall (audio)

; falling

intransitive verb

: to descend freely by the force of gravity

An apple fell from the tree.

: to hang freely

her hair falls over her shoulders

: to drop oneself to a lower position

fell to his knees

: to come or go as if by falling

darkness falls early in the winter

: to become born

—usually used of lambs

: to become lower in degree or level

the temperature fell 10°

: to drop in pitch or volume

their voices fell to a whisper

: issue sense 1a

wisdom that fell from his lips

: to become lowered

her eyes fell

: to leave an erect position suddenly and involuntarily

slipped and fell on the ice

: to enter as if unawares : stumble, stray

fell into error

We fell into a trap.

: to drop down wounded or dead

especially : to die in battle

Many men fell on the battlefield.

: to suffer military capture

after a long siege the city fell

: to lose office

the party fell from power

: to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure

the deal fell through

: to commit an immoral act

but man willfully misused his God-given freedom and fell into sin—

John Hick

especially : to lose one's chastity

: to move or extend in a downward direction

the land falls away to the east

: subside, abate

the wind is falling

: to decline in quality, activity, or quantity

production fell off

: to lose weight

—used with off or away

The cattle have fallen off badly in the drought.

: to assume a look of shame, disappointment, or dejection

his face fell

: to decline in financial value or price

stocks fell sharply

: to occur at a certain time

her birthday falls on a Monday this year

: to come by chance

a job that fell into his hands

: to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance : devolve

it fell to him to break the news

: to have a certain or proper position, place, or station

the accent falls on the second syllable

: to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something

this word falls into the class of verbs

: to pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind or a new state or condition

fall asleep

fall in love

: to set about heartily or actively

fell to work

: strike, impinge

music falling on the ear

transitive verb

: fell sense 1

fall

2 of 3

noun

: the act of falling by the force of gravity

: a falling out, off, or away : dropping

the fall of leaves

a fall of snow

: the season when leaves fall from trees : autumn

: a thing or quantity that falls or has fallen

a fall of rock at the base of the cliff

especially : one or more meteorites or their fragments that have fallen together

d(1)

: birth

(2)

: the quantity born

—usually used of lambs

: a costume decoration of lace or thin fabric arranged to hang loosely and gracefully

: a very wide turned-down collar worn in the 17th century

: the part of a turnover collar from the crease to the outer edge

: a wide front flap on trousers (such as those worn by sailors)

: the freely hanging lower edge of the skirt of a coat

: one of the three outer and often drooping segments of the flower of an iris compare standard sense 8b

: long hair overhanging the face of dogs of some breeds

: a usually long straight portion of hair that is attached to a person's own hair

: a hoisting-tackle rope or chain

especially : the part of it to which the power is applied

: loss of greatness : collapse

the fall of the Roman Empire

: the surrender or capture of a besieged place

the fall of Troy

: lapse or departure from innocence or goodness

: loss of a woman's chastity

: the blame for a failure or misdeed

took the fall for the robbery

: the downward slope (as of a hill) : declivity

: a precipitous descent of water : waterfall

—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction

: a musical cadence

: a falling-pitch intonation in speech

: a decrease in size, quantity, degree, or value

: the distance which something falls

: inclination, pitch

: the act of felling something

: the quantity of trees cut down

c(1)

: an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat for a specified time (such as one second)

(2)

: a bout of wrestling

Scotland : destiny, lot

fall

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or suitable for autumn

a new fall coat

Phrases

fall all over oneself or fall over oneself or fall over backward

: to display great or excessive eagerness

Fans were falling all over themselves trying to get the basketball star's autograph.

fall apart

: disintegrate

The pie was falling apart as I served it.

: to succumb to mental or emotional stress : break down

She began to fall apart when her son was imprisoned.

fall behind

: to lag behind

The slower hikers fell behind the group.

: to be in arrears

He fell behind in his car payments.

fall between two stools

: to fail because of inability to choose between or reconcile two alternative or conflicting courses of action

fall flat

: to produce no response or result

the joke fell flat

fall for

: to fall in love with

He fell for her the moment he saw her.

: to become a victim of

fell for the trick

fall from grace

: to lose acceptance or good reputation

The governor fell from grace when he was accused of tax fraud.

fall home

: to curve inward

—used of the timbers or upper parts of a ship's side

fall into line

: to comply with a certain course of action

The company fell into line with the new regulations.

fall on or fall upon

: to meet with

fell on hard times

fall on one's face

: to fail utterly

the movie fell on its face at the box office

fall on one's sword

: to sacrifice one's pride or position

The coach fell on his sword apologizing for the team's poor season.

fall short

: to be deficient

The expedition's supplies began to fall short.

: to fail to attain something (such as a goal or target)

The results fell short of expectations.

Example Sentences

Verb An apple fell from the tree. A vase fell off the shelf. Rain fell from the sky. the sound of the falling rain She slipped and fell on the ice. He fell flat on his face. She was afraid that I would trip and fall. He fell down the stairs. One of the sailors had fallen overboard. He fell back onto the bed. Noun a fall from a horse She's had several bad falls in recent years. a fall of three feet the rise and fall of the tide She went off to college in the fall. Several weeks of fall remain before winter begins. When fall came he planted grass. a fall in the price of oil See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Newcomers to Austin fall prey to this nostalgia almost instantly—and, with a longtime resident like me, the symptoms can become comically acute. —

Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023 The return on investment in the account can be modest and may sometimes fall below inflation rates in the country. —

Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Dillingham said the team will be returning to Camp Tontozona for the traditional four-day training leading up to fall camp. —

Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Feb. 2023 Your pre-fall collection set a house record, being 94 percent sustainable. —

Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2023 Many smartwatches offer fall risk assessment and detection, monitor vital signs and track specific health trends. —

Liz Seegert, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2023 With its bright orange color, the Marigold is the perfect companion to fall pumpkins as the representatives for October. —

Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 2 Feb. 2023 And according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 7 million of these people could still be eligible but will fall through the cracks of the renewal process and lose their health insurance. —

Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2023 Supporters argue that poker is a game of skill and doesn’t fall under explicit gambling. —

Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2023

Noun

Even though the government's supply of COVID-19 vaccines is likely to run out this summer or fall, people without insurance will continue to have access, companies that make the shots say. —

Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 The designer’s fall 2023 presentation earlier today was no exception. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023 Julia Stiles, Quinta Brunson and Lindsay Lohan slay the front row at Christian Siriano's fall/winter 2023 NYFW Show at Gotham Hall on Feb. 9. —

People Staff, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Actor Malcolm Ruark would be quietly brooding over his fall from grace as a local news anchor, his co-star Claudette Bradley fretting about the deteriorating mental health of her father. —

Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Our roundup of delicious apple cake recipes features a variety of all sorts of sizes and flavors of the beloved seasonal fall fruit. —

Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Lastly: There was a period last fall when your fans were very worried about you. —

Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 Feb. 2023 The island countries enjoy noshing on these dense treats on Easter, which occurs during their meteorological fall. —

Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2023 The result is an insanely soft fabric that's warm and cozy, perfect for fall and winter weather. —

John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Feb. 2023

Adjective

Quantumania Los Angeles premiere in a trailing cheetah-print Caroline Herrera strapless gown (pulled straight off the pre-fall runway!) and black heels with asymmetrical straps. —

Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 Although playground surfaces have been investigated for fall impact attenuation, the surfaces that cheerleaders use have received little attention. —

Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2010 The band is gearing up for a fall European tour, followed by a long tour of the United States, including the group’s annual three-day GroundUP Music Festival in Miami Beach, named after the band’s record label. —

Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022 While silhouette options are many, the full-legged pantsuit leads the pre-fall pack, and short suits (for men and women) are a close second. —

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023 Last week, Chanel staged its new pre-fall 2023 show in Dakar, Senegal. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2022 Olsen is supporting the project on a fall European tour, beginning next week in Lisbon. —

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 20 Sep. 2022 Olsen is supporting the project on a fall European tour, beginning Sept. 26-27 in Lisbon. —

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2022 Case in point: its pre-fall event, which is stacked with seasonal must-haves like sweater vests and long dresses. —

Talia Abbas, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing fall

Kids Definition

fall

1 of 2 verb

ˈfȯl

fell ˈfel

; fallen ˈfȯ-lən How to pronounce fall (audio)

; falling

: to come or go down freely by the force of gravity

: to hang freely

hair falling over her shoulders

: to drop oneself to a lower position

fell to their knees

: to come as if by dropping down

night fell

: to become of lower degree or level

the temperature fell 10°

: to become lowered

his eyes fell

: to topple from an upright position suddenly

slipped and fell on the ice

: to enter blindly : stray

fell into a trap

: to drop down wounded or dead

soldiers who have fallen in battle

: to become captured or defeated

the fortress fell

: to experience ruin or failure

our plans fell through

: to fail to live up to a standard of conduct

: to move or extend downward

the ground falls away to the east

: to become less in amount or degree : diminish

the tide is falling

: to become less in quality, activity, quantity, or value

prices fell

: to take on a look of shame or low spirits

my face fell when I lost

: to occur at a certain time

my birthday falls on a Tuesday

: to come by chance

: to pass (as a responsibility) from one person to another

it fell to us to break the news

: to have the proper place or station

the accent falls on the second syllable

: to come within the range of something

falls under her responsibilities

: to pass from one condition of body or mind to another

fall ill

fall asleep

: to set about with enthusiasm or activity

fell to work

fall

2 of 2 noun

: the act of falling by the force of gravity

a fall from a horse

: a falling out, off, or away

the fall of the leaves

: autumn sense 1

: a thing or quantity that falls or has fallen

a heavy fall of snow

: loss of greatness : collapse

: the surrender or capture of a place under attack

: departure from innocence or goodness

: the downward slope of a hill

: waterfall

—usually used in plural

: a decrease in size, quantity, degree, activity, or value

: the distance which something falls

: an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat

单词	fall behind
释义	fall 1 of 3 verb ˈfȯl fell ˈfel ; fallen ˈfȯ-lən ; falling intransitive verb 1 a : to descend freely by the force of gravity An apple fell from the tree. b : to hang freely her hair falls over her shoulders c : to drop oneself to a lower position fell to his knees d : to come or go as if by falling darkness falls early in the winter 2 : to become born —usually used of lambs 3 a : to become lower in degree or level the temperature fell 10° b : to drop in pitch or volume their voices fell to a whisper c : issue sense 1a wisdom that fell from his lips d : to become lowered her eyes fell 4 a : to leave an erect position suddenly and involuntarily slipped and fell on the ice b : to enter as if unawares : stumble, stray fell into error We fell into a trap. c : to drop down wounded or dead especially : to die in battle Many men fell on the battlefield. d : to suffer military capture after a long siege the city fell e : to lose office the party fell from power f : to suffer ruin, defeat, or failure the deal fell through 5 : to commit an immoral act but man willfully misused his God-given freedom and fell into sin—John Hick especially : to lose one's chastity 6 a : to move or extend in a downward direction the land falls away to the east b : subside, abate the wind is falling c : to decline in quality, activity, or quantity production fell off d : to lose weight —used with off or away The cattle have fallen off badly in the drought. e : to assume a look of shame, disappointment, or dejection his face fell f : to decline in financial value or price stocks fell sharply 7 a : to occur at a certain time her birthday falls on a Monday this year b : to come by chance a job that fell into his hands c : to come or pass by lot, assignment, or inheritance : devolve it fell to him to break the news d : to have a certain or proper position, place, or station the accent falls on the second syllable 8 : to come within the limits, scope, or jurisdiction of something this word falls into the class of verbs 9 : to pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind or a new state or condition fall asleep fall in love 10 : to set about heartily or actively fell to work 11 : strike, impinge music falling on the ear transitive verb : fell sense 1 fall 2 of 3 noun 1 : the act of falling by the force of gravity 2 a : a falling out, off, or away : dropping the fall of leaves a fall of snow b : the season when leaves fall from trees : autumn c : a thing or quantity that falls or has fallen a fall of rock at the base of the cliff especially : one or more meteorites or their fragments that have fallen together d(1) : birth (2) : the quantity born —usually used of lambs 3 a : a costume decoration of lace or thin fabric arranged to hang loosely and gracefully b : a very wide turned-down collar worn in the 17th century c : the part of a turnover collar from the crease to the outer edge d : a wide front flap on trousers (such as those worn by sailors) e : the freely hanging lower edge of the skirt of a coat f : one of the three outer and often drooping segments of the flower of an iris compare standard sense 8b g : long hair overhanging the face of dogs of some breeds h : a usually long straight portion of hair that is attached to a person's own hair 4 : a hoisting-tackle rope or chain especially : the part of it to which the power is applied 5 a : loss of greatness : collapse the fall of the Roman Empire b : the surrender or capture of a besieged place the fall of Troy c : lapse or departure from innocence or goodness d : loss of a woman's chastity e : the blame for a failure or misdeed took the fall for the robbery 6 a : the downward slope (as of a hill) : declivity b : a precipitous descent of water : waterfall —usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction c : a musical cadence d : a falling-pitch intonation in speech 7 : a decrease in size, quantity, degree, or value 8 a : the distance which something falls b : inclination, pitch 9 a : the act of felling something b : the quantity of trees cut down c(1) : an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat for a specified time (such as one second) (2) : a bout of wrestling 10 Scotland : destiny, lot fall 3 of 3 adjective : of, relating to, or suitable for autumn a new fall coat Phrases fall all over oneself or fall over oneself or fall over backward : to display great or excessive eagerness Fans were falling all over themselves trying to get the basketball star's autograph. fall apart 1 : disintegrate The pie was falling apart as I served it. 2 : to succumb to mental or emotional stress : break down She began to fall apart when her son was imprisoned. fall behind 1 : to lag behind The slower hikers fell behind the group. 2 : to be in arrears He fell behind in his car payments. fall between two stools : to fail because of inability to choose between or reconcile two alternative or conflicting courses of action fall flat : to produce no response or result the joke fell flat fall for 1 : to fall in love with He fell for her the moment he saw her. 2 : to become a victim of fell for the trick fall from grace : to lose acceptance or good reputation The governor fell from grace when he was accused of tax fraud. fall home : to curve inward —used of the timbers or upper parts of a ship's side fall into line : to comply with a certain course of action The company fell into line with the new regulations. fall on or fall upon : to meet with fell on hard times fall on one's face : to fail utterly the movie fell on its face at the box office fall on one's sword : to sacrifice one's pride or position The coach fell on his sword apologizing for the team's poor season. fall short 1 : to be deficient The expedition's supplies began to fall short. 2 : to fail to attain something (such as a goal or target) The results fell short of expectations. Synonyms Verb slip stumble topple trip tumble Noun slip spill stumble tumble See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb An apple fell from the tree. A vase fell off the shelf. Rain fell from the sky. the sound of the falling rain She slipped and fell on the ice. He fell flat on his face. She was afraid that I would trip and fall. He fell down the stairs. One of the sailors had fallen overboard. He fell back onto the bed. Noun a fall from a horse She's had several bad falls in recent years. a fall of three feet the rise and fall of the tide She went off to college in the fall. Several weeks of fall remain before winter begins. When fall came he planted grass. a fall in the price of oil See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Newcomers to Austin fall prey to this nostalgia almost instantly—and, with a longtime resident like me, the symptoms can become comically acute. —Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023 The return on investment in the account can be modest and may sometimes fall below inflation rates in the country. —Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Dillingham said the team will be returning to Camp Tontozona for the traditional four-day training leading up to fall camp. —Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Feb. 2023 Your pre-fall collection set a house record, being 94 percent sustainable. —Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2023 Many smartwatches offer fall risk assessment and detection, monitor vital signs and track specific health trends. —Liz Seegert, Fortune, 3 Feb. 2023 With its bright orange color, the Marigold is the perfect companion to fall pumpkins as the representatives for October. —Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 2 Feb. 2023 And according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 7 million of these people could still be eligible but will fall through the cracks of the renewal process and lose their health insurance. —Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2023 Supporters argue that poker is a game of skill and doesn’t fall under explicit gambling. —Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2023 Noun Even though the government's supply of COVID-19 vaccines is likely to run out this summer or fall, people without insurance will continue to have access, companies that make the shots say. —Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023 The designer’s fall 2023 presentation earlier today was no exception. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2023 Julia Stiles, Quinta Brunson and Lindsay Lohan slay the front row at Christian Siriano's fall/winter 2023 NYFW Show at Gotham Hall on Feb. 9. —People Staff, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 Actor Malcolm Ruark would be quietly brooding over his fall from grace as a local news anchor, his co-star Claudette Bradley fretting about the deteriorating mental health of her father. —Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023 Our roundup of delicious apple cake recipes features a variety of all sorts of sizes and flavors of the beloved seasonal fall fruit. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023 Lastly: There was a period last fall when your fans were very worried about you. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 14 Feb. 2023 The island countries enjoy noshing on these dense treats on Easter, which occurs during their meteorological fall. —Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2023 The result is an insanely soft fabric that's warm and cozy, perfect for fall and winter weather. —John Thompson, Men's Health, 14 Feb. 2023 Adjective Quantumania Los Angeles premiere in a trailing cheetah-print Caroline Herrera strapless gown (pulled straight off the pre-fall runway!) and black heels with asymmetrical straps. —Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 Although playground surfaces have been investigated for fall impact attenuation, the surfaces that cheerleaders use have received little attention. —Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2010 The band is gearing up for a fall European tour, followed by a long tour of the United States, including the group’s annual three-day GroundUP Music Festival in Miami Beach, named after the band’s record label. —Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022 While silhouette options are many, the full-legged pantsuit leads the pre-fall pack, and short suits (for men and women) are a close second. —Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023 Last week, Chanel staged its new pre-fall 2023 show in Dakar, Senegal. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2022 Olsen is supporting the project on a fall European tour, beginning next week in Lisbon. —Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 20 Sep. 2022 Olsen is supporting the project on a fall European tour, beginning Sept. 26-27 in Lisbon. —Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2022 Case in point: its pre-fall event, which is stacked with seasonal must-haves like sweater vests and long dresses. —Talia Abbas, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb, Noun, and Adjective Middle English, from Old English feallan; akin to Old High German fallan to fall and perhaps to Lithuanian pulti First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1677, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing fall break one's fall be riding for a fall be/fall prey to drop/fall into someone's lap collapse/fall in a heap come/fall apart at the seams break one's/someone's fall fall asleep fall apart fall down fall back on fall back upon fall behind fall guy fall from favor fall foul of fall back fall in love fall into disfavor fall into decay fall into fall into disuse fall into the wrong hands fall into the hands of fall into place fall off the wagon fall off the radar fall line fall on deaf ears fall out fall out of love fall short fall over backward fall to fall sick fall through/between the cracks fall through fall under fall victim to free fall let the chips fall where they may wheels come/fall off slip/fall through the net fall away drop/fall/sank to one's knees fall in fall/run afoul of fall down on the job fall armyworm fall to pieces fall into step fall off fall into disrepute one's eyes fall on fall on one's feet fall short of expectations fall out of fashion fall in with stand or fall fall from grace fall between two stools fall flat fall on one's face fall all over oneself fall into line fall on fall upon fall home fall for ride for a fall fall over oneself fall on one's sword See More break one's fall be riding for a fall be/fall prey to drop/fall into someone's lap collapse/fall in a heap come/fall apart at the seams break one's/someone's fall fall asleep fall apart fall down fall back on fall back upon fall behind fall guy fall from favor fall foul of fall back fall in love fall into disfavor fall into decay fall into fall into disuse fall into the wrong hands fall into the hands of fall into place fall off the wagon fall off the radar fall line fall on deaf ears fall out fall out of love fall short fall over backward fall to fall sick fall through/between the cracks fall through fall under fall victim to free fall let the chips fall where they may wheels come/fall off slip/fall through the net fall away drop/fall/sank to one's knees fall in fall/run afoul of fall down on the job fall armyworm fall to pieces fall into step fall off fall into disrepute one's eyes fall on fall on one's feet fall short of expectations fall out of fashion fall in with stand or fall fall from grace fall between two stools fall flat fall on one's face fall all over oneself fall into line fall on fall upon fall home fall for ride for a fall fall over oneself fall on one's sword See More Kids Definition fall 1 of 2 verb ˈfȯl fell ˈfel ; fallen ˈfȯ-lən ; falling 1 a : to come or go down freely by the force of gravity b : to hang freely hair falling over her shoulders c : to drop oneself to a lower position fell to their knees d : to come as if by dropping down night fell 2 a : to become of lower degree or level the temperature fell 10° b : to become lowered his eyes fell 3 a : to topple from an upright position suddenly slipped and fell on the ice b : to enter blindly : stray fell into a trap c : to drop down wounded or dead soldiers who have fallen in battle d : to become captured or defeated the fortress fell e : to experience ruin or failure our plans fell through 4 : to fail to live up to a standard of conduct 5 a : to move or extend downward the ground falls away to the east b : to become less in amount or degree : diminish the tide is falling c : to become less in quality, activity, quantity, or value prices fell d : to take on a look of shame or low spirits my face fell when I lost 6 a : to occur at a certain time my birthday falls on a Tuesday b : to come by chance c : to pass (as a responsibility) from one person to another it fell to us to break the news d : to have the proper place or station the accent falls on the second syllable 7 : to come within the range of something falls under her responsibilities 8 : to pass from one condition of body or mind to another fall ill fall asleep 9 : to set about with enthusiasm or activity fell to work fall 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of falling by the force of gravity a fall from a horse 2 a : a falling out, off, or away the fall of the leaves b : autumn sense 1 c : a thing or quantity that falls or has fallen a heavy fall of snow 3 a : loss of greatness : collapse b : the surrender or capture of a place under attack c : departure from innocence or goodness 4 a : the downward slope of a hill b : waterfall —usually used in plural 5 : a decrease in size, quantity, degree, activity, or value 6 : the distance which something falls 7 : an act of forcing a wrestler's shoulders to the mat fall behind phrase as in delay to move or act slowly He lost his footing and fell behind in the relay. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance delay crawl linger poke drop behind drag mark time stroll hang fire play creep lag loiter drag one's heels shuffle lallygag dillydally lollygag stall drag one's feet dawdle take one's time diddle lounge mope tarry fool around dally idle mess around stagger loaf trifle fiddle (around) saunter inch shilly-shally putter (around) potter (around) amble ease monkey (around) hang (around or out) decelerate loll lumber temporize procrastinate slow (down or up) filibuster plod Antonyms & Near Antonyms course fly race run speed hurry career rush hotfoot (it) tear hasten rip rocket bolt barrel dash whiz scurry whizz zip breeze scoot whisk whirl scramble hump bowl run stampede hustle scud dart hurtle speed (up) jog catch up gallop trot accelerate sprint outrun overtake quicken outpace outstrip fast-forward See More
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