FALL

/fɔːl/
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Definition

/fɔːl/
noun
  1. The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.
  2. A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.
  3. The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.
  4. A loss of greatness or status.
    “the fall of Rome”
  5. That which falls or cascades.
verb
  1. (heading) To be moved downwards.
  2. To move downwards.
  3. To happen, to change negatively.
  4. To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
    “And so it falls to me to make this important decision.  The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.”
  5. To diminish; to lessen or lower.

Source: Wiktionary

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