To move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level. The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
To decrease in number, amount, intensity, or quality. The temperature is expected to fall overnight.
To be defeated or overthrown. The city fell to the invading forces after a long siege.
To occur or take place at a specified time. Her birthday falls on a Saturday this year.
To become lower in status, esteem, or condition. He fell from grace after the scandal.
To pass into a particular state, condition, or mood. After the announcement, the room fell silent.
The season of the year between summer and winter, during which the weather becomes cooler and many trees shed their leaves; also known as autumn. The leaves turn beautiful shades of red and orange during the fall.
An act of falling or dropping to a lower place or level. He had a bad fall while climbing the stairs.
A waterfall, especially a large or high one. We stopped to watch a narrow fall tumbling down the cliff.
A decrease in size, number, rate, or level. There was a significant fall in the stock market last week.
A defeat or downfall, especially of a person in power. The fall of the empire was a turning point in history.