fall in with

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawl in with, with]
- /fɔl ɪn wɪθ, wɪð/
- /fɔːl ɪn wɪð/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawl in with, with]
- /fɔl ɪn wɪθ, wɪð/

Definitions of fall in with words

verb without object fall in with to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
verb without object fall in with to come or drop down suddenly to a lower position, especially to leave a standing or erect position suddenly, whether voluntarily or not: to fall on one's knees. 1
verb without object fall in with to become less or lower; become of a lower level, degree, amount, quality, value, number, etc.; decline: The temperature fell ten degrees. Stock prices fell to a new low for the year. 1
verb without object fall in with to subside or abate. 1
verb without object fall in with extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
verb without object fall in with to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1

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Origin of fall in with

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English fallen, Old English feallan; cognate with German fallen, Old Norse falla; akin to Lithuanian pùlti to fall

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Parts of speech for Fall in with

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fall in with popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for fall in with

verb fall in with

conform — If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.
concur — If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
concert — A concert is a performance of music.

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Antonyms for fall in with

verb fall in with

refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.

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