英語

fall

gb/fˈɔl/ us/fˈɔl/
A1 英語
~ 1800
語義
0件の語義
動詞 A1 event
1

Drop or descend suddenly

To go down from a higher place without control.

用法パターン: to fall [somewhere]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fall' with 'drop'; 'fall' happens by itself, while 'drop' is usually caused by someone or something.
類義語
drop (Often implies letting go or something being released rather than losing balance.)
対義語
rise (Means to move upward instead of downward.)
コロケーション
fall down |fall over |fall off |fall into |fall from
テーマ
daily life |movement |safety |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She slipped on the ice and fell hard.
  • The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
  • He fell into the pool by accident.
  • The glass fell off the table.
  • Snowflakes fell gently to the ground.
学習者向け例文
  • The boy fell off his bike.
  • I fell on the wet floor.
  • Leaves fall in autumn.
  • She fell into the water.
  • The ball fell under the chair.
名詞 A1 entity
2

Autumn season

The time of year between summer and winter, also called autumn.

よくある間違い:
Some learners think 'fall' for the season is only American English; it's standard in North America but understood elsewhere.
類義語
autumn (More common in British English; both mean the same season.)
対義語
spring (The season opposite to fall in the yearly cycle.)
コロケーション
in fall |this fall |fall weather |fall colors
テーマ
seasons |weather |nature |time
例文
  • We met in the fall of 2010.
  • Fall is my favorite time of year.
  • The trees look beautiful in fall.
  • School starts in early fall.
  • Temperatures drop in the fall.
学習者向け例文
  • Fall is after summer.
  • I like fall because it is cool.
  • Leaves turn red in fall.
  • School begins in fall.
  • Fall is also called autumn.
動詞 A1 event
3

Lose balance and collapse

To go down onto the ground because you cannot stay up.

用法パターン: to fall to [the ground/floor]
類義語
collapse (Implies sudden loss of strength or structure, sometimes due to illness or fatigue.)
対義語
stand (Means to be upright instead of lying down.)
コロケーション
fall over |fall down hard |fall flat
テーマ
daily life |health |movement |daily_life
例文
  • He tripped on the rug and fell to the floor.
  • The old man fell when he missed a step.
  • She felt dizzy and fell over.
  • The child fell down while running.
  • He fell flat on his face.
学習者向け例文
  • I fell on the ground.
  • The baby fell when he tried to walk.
  • She fell down in the street.
  • He fell over the chair.
  • My friend fell at school.
動詞 A2 action
4

Decrease in amount or level

To get smaller in number, amount, price, or level.

用法パターン: to fall to [a number/level]
類義語
decline (Often used in formal contexts; can also imply gradual change.)
対義語
rise (Means to increase instead of decrease.)
コロケーション
fall sharply |fall steadily |prices fall |temperatures fall
テーマ
economics |weather |measurement |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Stock prices fell by 10% yesterday.
  • Temperatures will fall overnight.
  • Sales have fallen steadily this year.
  • The water level fell after the dry season.
  • Interest rates are expected to fall.
学習者向け例文
  • The price fell last week.
  • Temperatures fell at night.
  • Sales fell in June.
  • The number of students fell this year.
  • The water level fell after summer.
動詞 B1 event
5

Be defeated or collapse (figurative)

To lose power or be destroyed in war or competition.

類義語
collapse (Implies complete breakdown, not just defeat.)
対義語
prevail (Means to win or be successful instead of being defeated.)
コロケーション
fall in battle |fall to an enemy |empire falls
テーマ
politics |war
例文
  • The city fell after a long siege.
  • His government fell amid scandal.
  • Several kingdoms fell during that period.
  • The castle finally fell to the invaders.
学習者向け例文
  • The city fell after the war.
  • The team fell in the final game.
  • His empire fell many years ago.
  • The castle fell to the enemy.
文法
辞書形
fall
IPA
GB/fˈɔl/
US/fˈɔl/
音節・強勢
fall (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (fall)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: fall
  • Plural: falls
Verb
  • Base: fall
  • 3rd Person Singular: falls
  • Present Participle: falling
  • Past: fell
  • Past Participle: fallen
関連語
Forms
falls noun falling verb fell verb fallen verb A2
Related words
waterfall noun B1 rainfall noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
rise verb A2
Advanced or less common
downfall noun B2 fallout noun
文法ポイント
  • Irregular past: fell Verb
  • Irregular past participle: fallen Verb
表現

fall for [someone/something]

1
/fˈɔl fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
phrasal verb

Be attracted or deceived by someone/something

To start liking someone romantically; or to believe something that is not true.

例文
  • He really fell for her when they met at college.
  • I can't believe you fell for that old trick.

fall out with [someone]

1
/fˈɔl ˈaʊt wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
phrasal verb

Argue and stop being friendly with someone

To argue with someone and stop being friends with them.

例文
  • They fell out with each other over money.
  • I've fallen out with my best friend.

fall short (of) [something]

1
/fˈɔl ʃˈɔɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Fail to reach a goal or standard

To not be as good as expected or not reach a goal.

例文
  • Our sales this year fell short of expectations.
  • His performance fell short of what was needed.

fall apart

1
/fˈɔl əpˈɑɹt/
phrasal verb

Break into pieces or fail completely

To break into pieces or stop working well; also to become very upset emotionally.

例文
  • The chair fell apart when I sat on it.
  • The old book is falling apart at the spine.
  • The old book was so worn that it fell apart in my hands.
  • She fell apart after hearing the bad news.
  • After her divorce, she started to fall apart emotionally.
  • After years of stress, their marriage finally fell apart.

fall behind

1
/fˈɔl bɪhˈaɪnd/
phrasal verb

Not keep up with others or a plan

To move slower than others or not finish work on time compared to others.

例文
  • If you miss classes, you'll fall behind in your studies.
  • He fell behind in his studies after being ill.
  • She fell behind in her studies after being sick.
  • He fell behind on his rent payments.
  • The company fell behind its competitors.
  • The company has fallen behind its competitors in technology.

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