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to fall into
[phrase form: fall]
01
to begin doing something, often without prior intention
Transitive: to fall into a habit or activity
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
into
base verb
fall
present tense
fall into
3rd person singular
falls into
present participle
falling into
past simple
fell into
past participle
fallen into
Examples
During the vacation, I unexpectedly fell into the habit of waking up early to watch the sunrise.
02
to accidentally enter something
Transitive: to fall into sth
Examples
While hiking in the dense forest, I lost my footing and fell into a hidden pit.
03
to be categorized under a specific classification or type
Transitive: to fall into a category
Examples
The new novel falls into the mystery genre due to its suspenseful plot and detective elements.
04
to change into a particular condition, position, etc.
Transitive: to fall into a state
Examples
The economy seemed to be improving, but unexpectedly, it started to fall into a recession.
