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Meaning of falling
The primary meaning of the word "falling" is to move downwards, typically due to gravity.
Etymology of falling
The word "falling" originates from the Old English word "feallan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "fall"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the act of moving downwards due to gravity
Synonyms
dropping
descending
plummeting
tumbling
sinking
collapsing
declining
slumping
slipping
sliding
falling
tumbling
plummeting
sinking
descending
dropping
cascading
spilling
pouring
plunging
diving
swooping
soaring
gliding
drifting
floating
sinking
foundering
capsizing
toppling
crumbling
disintegrating
deteriorating
Definitions
- Moving from a higher to a lower position under the influence of gravity
- * Decreasing in amount, degree, or intensity
- * Failing or becoming less successful
Usage Examples
- The leaves are falling from the trees in autumn
- * The company's profits are falling due to increased competition
- * She was falling behind in her schoolwork and needed extra help
Antonyms
rising
ascending
climbing
ascending
soaring
increasing
growing
expanding
improving
recovering
gaining
surging
boosting
lifting
elevating
upsurging
mounting
escalating
heightening
strengthening
energizing
revitalizing
flourishing