Fall

/fˈɔːl/

/ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/

"fall"의 정의 및 의미

to fall

동사

떨어지다, 넘어지다

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Intransitive

줄어들다, 떨어지다

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

Intransitive

떨어지다, 내려가다

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

Intransitive

떨어지다, 하락하다

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

Intransitive

떨어지다, 잠들다

to transition passively into a specific state or condition

Linking Verb: to fall [adj]

범주에 해당하다, 분류되다

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

Intransitive: to fall under a category

떨어지다, 실패하다

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

Intransitive

떨어지다, 발생하다

to happen or take place at a specific time

Intransitive: to fall point in time

무너지다, 패배하다

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

Intransitive

떨어지다, 죽다

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

Intransitive

떨어지다, 내리다

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

Intransitive: to fall somewhere

할당되다, 떨어지다

to be assigned, typically referring to responsibilities or tasks

Intransitive: to fall to sb

유혹에 빠지다, 죄를 짓다

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

Intransitive: to fall into a wrongful act

태어나다, 세상에 나오다

(of lambs) to be born

Intransitive

떨어지다, 내려가다

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

Intransitive

착수하다, 시작하다

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

Transitive: to fall to a task

떨어지다, 내려가다

to come or descend in a manner suggesting a drop

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

떨어지다, 감소하다

to gradually diminish, settle, or decrease in intensity

Intransitive

내려가다, 하락하다

to slope downward or decline gradually

Intransitive

떨어지다, 무너지다

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

Intransitive

전달되다, 내려오다

to be inherited or acquired by legal or customary right

Transitive: to fall to sb

Fall

명사

가을, 추락

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

하락, 감소

a reduction in size, amount, number, etc.

폭포, 낙하

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

황혼, 저녁

the time of day immediately following sunset

추락, 패배

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

가을, 무리

a group of woodcocks

낙하, 떨어짐

a sudden drop from an upright position

타락, 추락

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

경사, 내리막

a downward slope or bend

추락, 항복

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

떨어짐, 하락

a movement downward

감소, 하락

a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity

낙하, 추락

a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity

넘어짐, 선수 패배

when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

하락, 타락

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.

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