Dictionary-enhanced synonyms
Synonyms for “Fall” — 10 Other Ways to Say It
To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.
Meanings of Fall — Pick the Sense You Need
Fall has 4 common meanings. The synonyms below are grouped by meaning so you can jump straight to the sense you need.
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Meaning #1
as a verb
To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.
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Meaning #2
as a noun
When someone or something drops suddenly from a higher place to a lower one.
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Meaning #3
as a noun
The time of year when it gets cooler, leaves turn red and gold, and trees lose their leaves.
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Meaning #4
as a verb
When something becomes less in number or drops in price.
How to Pronounce Fall
IPA: /fɔːl/ Stress: O
Rhymes with 'call' and 'wall'. The 'al' sounds like 'aw'.
4 Synonyms for Fall (Meaning #1 — as a verb)
These synonyms work when you use fall as a verb. Meaning: To move down toward the ground, usually by accident.
3 Synonyms for Fall (Meaning #2 — as a noun)
These synonyms work when you use fall as a noun. Meaning: When someone or something drops suddenly from a higher place to a lower one.
drop
/drɒp/To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.
Example: I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor.
3 Synonyms for Fall (Meaning #3 — as a noun)
These synonyms work when you use fall as a noun. Meaning: The time of year when it gets cooler, leaves turn red and gold, and trees lose their leaves.
4 Synonyms for Fall (Meaning #4 — as a verb)
These synonyms work when you use fall as a verb. Meaning: When something becomes less in number or drops in price.
decrease
/dɪˈkriːs/To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.
Example: The store decreased prices after the holiday sale ended.
drop
/drɒp/To release something so it falls to the ground or a lower place.
Example: I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor.
decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/To say 'no' politely to something offered. Or to gradually get worse, smaller, or weaker over time.
Example: She politely declined the job offer because she preferred to continue her studies.
plunge
/plʌndʒ/Jump or move down quickly into water or into a new situation with decisiveness.
Example: He plunged into the pool without hesitation.
Smart Synonyms for Fall — When to Use Each
drop
for objects falling straight down due to gravity
tumble
for falling with loss of balance or rolling
Antonyms of Fall — Opposite Words
How to Use Fall and Its Synonyms in Sentences
- I will fall if I do not hold the railing. A1
- Be careful not to fall on the icy sidewalk. A1
- Leaves fall from the trees in autumn. A2
- He had a bad fall from his bicycle. A1
- The child fell and had a minor fall on the playground. A2
Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Fall
What is another word for "fall"?
Common synonyms for "fall" include: drop, descend, tumble, plunge, descent.
What can I say instead of "fall"?
Try one of these alternatives: drop, descend, tumble, plunge, descent. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.
Is "fall" formal or informal?
"fall" is generally used in neutral contexts.
When should I use "fall" instead of "drop"?
Use "fall" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "drop" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.
What are the antonyms of "fall"?
Words with the opposite meaning of "fall" include: rise, climb, soar, spring, increase.