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Fall
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Simple meaning
What does Fall mean?
Fall means to drop down or the autumn season.
Dictionary definition
To move downward or drop; also the season after summer.
Example sentences
Fall in a sentence
easy
Leaves fall from the tree.
medium
We visit the apple farm every fall.
hard
A character's fall from success can become an important turning point in a story.
Synonyms
Words like Fall
Antonyms
Opposite words
riseUse when something moves upward.
springUse for the season that contrasts with fall in the year cycle.
Word family
Fall word family
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Quick practice
Try Fall
Practice 1
What can fall mean?
Fall can be an action or a season.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to fall when it means move downward?
To fall can mean to drop.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fall when it means move downward?
Rise means move upward, the opposite of fall.
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