fall
//fɔːl//
Verb
to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, from a higher to a lower level
The apple fell from the tree.
to collapse or drop to the ground
He fell to the ground and hurt his knee.
to decrease in amount, number, or intensity
Temperatures fall quickly after sunset.
to be defeated or captured
The city fell to enemy forces after a long siege.
to occur or happen at a particular time
Christmas falls on a Monday this year.
Noun
an act of falling or dropping from a height
He had a bad fall from the ladder.
the season of autumn, when leaves fall from trees
The leaves turn red and gold in the fall.
a decrease in amount, number, or quality
There has been a sharp fall in sales this year.
a waterfall
Niagara Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world.