ALL meanings of falling
fall
F f - verb without object falling to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
- verb without object falling to come to pass, occur, or become at a certain time: Christmas falls on a Monday this year. The rent falls due the first of every month. 1
- verb without object falling to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
- verb without object falling to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
- verb without object falling to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
- verb without object falling to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
- verb without object falling to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
- verb without object falling to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
- verb without object falling to collapse, as through weakness, damage, poor construction, or the like; topple or sink: The old tower fell under its own weight. The cake fell when he slammed the oven door. 1
- verb without object falling (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
- verb with object falling to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1
- noun falling an act or instance of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower place or position. 1
- adjective falling declining; deteriorating 0
- adjective falling coming down from a higher level 0
- noun falling The action of the verb to fall. 0
- adjective falling That falls or fall. 0