fallen

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔːlən/
/ˈfɔlən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The dead.

2 Definition

Casualties of battle or war.

3 Definition

One who has fallen, as from grace.

Verb
14 definition(s)
1 Definition

(heading) To be moved downwards.

2 Definition

To move downwards.

3 Definition

To happen, to change negatively.

4 Definition

To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.

Example Sentences
  • And so it falls to me to make this important decision.  The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.
5 Definition

To diminish; to lessen or lower.

6 Definition

To bring forth.

Example Sentences
  • to fall lambs
7 Definition

To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.

8 Definition

To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.

9 Definition

To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.

Example Sentences
  • to fall into error;  to fall into difficulties
10 Definition

To assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face.

11 Definition

To happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon).

12 Definition

To begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry.

Example Sentences
  • After arguing, they fell to blows.
13 Definition

To be dropped or uttered carelessly.

Example Sentences
  • An unguarded expression fell from his lips.
14 Definition

(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity).

Example Sentences
  • An Empire-style dress has a high waistline – directly under the bust – from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor.
Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having dropped by the force of gravity.

Example Sentences
  • fallen raindrops
2 Definition

Killed in battle.

Example Sentences
  • to honor fallen soldiers
3 Definition

Having lost one's chastity.

Example Sentences
  • a fallen woman
4 Definition

Having collapsed.

Example Sentences
  • a fallen building
5 Definition

Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.