Fall

/fˈɔːl/

/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/

Definizione e Significato di "fall"

to fall

VERBO

cadere

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Intransitive

cadere

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Intransitive

cadere, scendere

to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point

Intransitive

cadere, crollare

to lose a position of power, authority, or influence, often as a result of a negative event or circumstance

Intransitive

cadere, addormentarsi

to transition passively into a specific state or condition

Linking Verb: to fall [adj]

rientrare in, essere classificato tra

to come under, be classified, or included in a specific category, group, or set of criteria

Intransitive: to fall under a category

cadere, fallire

to undergo a situation of defeat, failure, or significant decline

Intransitive

cadere, avvenire

to happen or take place at a specific time

Intransitive: to fall point in time

cadere, crollare

to be defeated in battle or conflict, leading to the capture of a military force

Intransitive

cadere, morire

to die, especially in the context of warfare, conflict, or a hunt

Intransitive

cadere, scendere

to descend, touch, or be placed on a surface, often in a gradual or gentle manner

Intransitive: to fall somewhere

ricadere, competere

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks

Intransitive: to fall to sb

cedere alla tentazione, cadere in peccato

to give in to temptation, or to commit a sinful act

Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act

nascere, venire al mondo

(of lambs) to be born

Intransitive

cadere, abbassarsi

to let one's facial expression convey a sense of disappointment, sadness, or dejection

Intransitive

dedicarsi a, lanciarsi in

to embark on or undertake a task or activity with enthusiasm or commitment

Transitive: to fall to a task

cadere, precipitare

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop

Transitive: to fall over sb/sth | to fall upon sb/sth

diminuire, calare

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity

Intransitive

scendere, declinare

to slope downward or decline gradually

Intransitive

cadere, crollare

to intentionally and forcefully descend to a lower position, often by bending at the waist or knees

Intransitive

caderà, appartenere

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right

Transitive: to fall to sb

Fall

SOSTANTIVO

autunno

the season that comes after summer, when in most countries the color of the leaves change and they fall from the trees

caduta

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

cascata, salto

a mass of water that continously drops from a high place such as a cliff

il crepuscolo, la sera

the time of day immediately following sunset

cadere

the loss or defeat of someone or something, particularly in an irredeemable way

caduta, stormo

a group of woodcocks

caduta, crollo

a sudden drop from an upright position

caduta, degrado

a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity

pendio, declivio

a downward slope or bend

caduta, resa

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

caduta, crollo

a movement downward

caduta, decremento

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

caduta, scossa

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

caduta, schiacciamento

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

caduta, declino

a sudden or significant decline in a character's status, power, or fortune

What is a "fall"?

In literature, a fall often refers to a character's decline or downfall, whether in terms of their status, moral integrity, or personal circumstances. This term is frequently used to describe the process by which a character experiences significant loss or failure, often as a result of their own actions or external forces. The fall typically serves as a key turning point in the narrative, leading to further developments in the plot and influencing the character's journey.

fall

faller

falling

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falling

adj