fallen verb
fall·en
The verb form of fallen is fall
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- verb fallen past participle of fall. 1
- verb without object fallen to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. 1
- verb without object fallen 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 fallen 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 fallen to subside or abate. 1
- verb without object fallen extend downward; hang down: Her hair falls to her shoulders. 1
- verb without object fallen to become lowered or directed downward, as the eyes: My eyes fell before his steady gaze. 1
- verb without object fallen to become lower in pitch or volume: Her voice fell, and she looked about in confusion. 1
- verb without object fallen to succumb to temptation or sin, especially to become unchaste or to lose one's innocence. 1
- verb without object fallen to lose status, dignity, position, character, etc. 1
- verb without object fallen to succumb to attack: The city fell to the enemy. 1
- verb without object fallen to be overthrown, as a government. 1
- verb without object fallen to drop down wounded or dead, especially to be slain: to fall in battle. 1
- verb without object fallen to pass into some physical, mental, or emotional condition: to fall asleep; to fall in love. 1
- verb without object fallen to envelop or come as if by dropping, as stillness or night. 1
- verb without object fallen to issue forth: Witty remarks fall easily from his lips. 1
- verb without object fallen to come by lot or chance: The chore fell to him. 1
- verb without object fallen to come by chance into a particular position: to fall among thieves. 1
- verb without object fallen 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 fallen to have its proper place: The accent falls on the last syllable. 1
- verb without object fallen to come by right: The inheritance fell to the only living relative. 1
- verb without object fallen to be naturally divisible (usually followed by into): The story fell into two distinct parts. 1
- verb without object fallen to lose animation; appear disappointed, as the face: His face fell when he heard the bad news. 1
- verb without object fallen to slope or extend in a downward direction: The field falls gently to the river. 1
- verb without object fallen to be directed, as light, sight, etc., on something: His eyes fell upon the note on the desk. 1
- verb without object fallen 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 fallen (of an animal, especially a lamb) to be born: Two lambs fell yesterday. 1
- verb with object fallen to fell (a tree, animal, etc.). 1