the fall

noun
UK: /ðə fɔːl/
US: /ðə fɑːl/

  1. The season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees.

    1. The leaves change color in the Fall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather is usually quite pleasant during the Fall months each year. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drop from a higher to a lower level; a tumble.

    1. She had a bad fall yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden fall in prices alarmed investors during the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  3. A decrease in amount, level, or quality.

    1. There was a big fall in sales. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fall in the river's water level is concerning given the drought conditions. [ ] [ ]

  4. The act of losing power, status, or moral standing.

    1. The Fall of Rome was sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's ethical violations led to the eventual fall from grace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

autumn decline decrease descent drop tumble
the fall intransitive-verb

  1. To come down freely from a higher to a lower position.

    1. Leaves fall in autumn season. [ ] [ ]
    2. Prices for gasoline tend to fall slightly after the summer travel season concludes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To lose power, status, or importance.

    1. The government might fall soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Roman Empire was a civilization which eventually did fall after a long period. [ ] [ ]
the fall verb

  1. To move into a specified state or condition.

    1. They fall in love quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many children fall victim to preventable diseases in developing countries around world. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the fall" in English means: The season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees., A drop from a higher to a lower level; a tumble., A decrease in amount, level, or quality., The act of losing power, status, or moral standing..

The phonetic transcription of "the fall" is /ðə fɔːl/ in British English and /ðə fɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the fall": autumn, decline, decrease, descent, drop, tumble.

Example usage of "the fall": "The leaves change color in the Fall.". More examples on the page.