fall (EN)

verb, noun

verb “fall”

1. to move downward because of gravity
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   The apple fell from the tree and landed on the grass.
2. to suddenly stop standing
   He tripped over the toy and fell.
3. to intentionally go down to the ground, usually to show respect or submission
   She fell to her knees and asked for forgiveness.
4. (of an amount, number, etc.) to decrease
   Attendance at the event fell sharply after the rain started.
5. to start to be in a certain state or condition
   He fell silent when he heard the news.
6. (of an eye, gaze etc.) to catch your attention
   Her gaze fell upon the old photograph on the mantel.
7. to be in a specific place or position
   The stress falls on the second syllable in the word.
8. to change for the worse
   His grades began to fall after he stopped studying.
9. (of an empire) to be defeated
   The old bridge finally fell after years of neglect.
10. to die, particularly in a war or from illness
    Many soldiers fell during the long and brutal conflict.
11. (of an event) to occur on a specific day or time
    My birthday falls on a Saturday this year.
12. (of land) to slope downwards
    The road falls gently towards the valley.
13. (of hair or cloth) to hang loosely downward
    The curtains fell softly to the floor, creating a cozy atmosphere.

noun “fall”

1. the act of moving downward because of gravity
   The apple's fall from the tree was quick and sudden.
2. a decrease (in amount)
   The fall in temperature overnight was quite noticeable.
3. (US) autumn, the season when leaves typically fall from trees
   In the fall, we love to go apple picking and watch the leaves change color.
4. the loss of power, position, or control, often in a political or military context
   The fall of the ancient kingdom marked the end of its golden age.
5. the event in religious history when the first humans, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God and had to leave paradise
   The fall of Adam and Eve led to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.