He fell off his bike.
He fell off his bike.
English
fall
fɔl, fɑl, fɔːl, fɑːl
Meaning: to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | fall |
| 3rd person singular present | falls |
| Present participle | falling |
| Past | fell |
| Will future | will fall |
| Going-to future | going to fall |
| Imperative negative | don't fall / do not fall |
Example sentences
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
The rain continued to fall all afternoon.
The rain continued to fall all afternoon.
Watch out for falling rocks!
Watch out for falling rocks!
Usage Notes
Can describe physical movement downward or a decrease in amount, intensity, or quality.
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