falling Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Falling?
Common synonyms for falling are responsibility, up to and become. Words with the opposite meaning are ascend and go.
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Falling as a Verb
present participle and gerund of fall
a falling leaf
(heading) To be moved downwards.
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To move downwards.
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To happen, to change negatively.
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To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
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.
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To diminish; to lessen or lower.
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To bring forth.
to fall lambs
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To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.
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To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
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To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.
to fall into error; to fall into difficulties
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To assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face.
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To happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon).
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To begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry.
After arguing, they fell to blows.
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To be dropped or uttered carelessly.
An unguarded expression fell from his lips.
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(of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity).
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.
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Falling as a Noun
verbal noun of fall
Present participle of fall
Falling as an Adjective
That falls or fall.
a falling leaf
Falling in a Sentence
a falling leaf
the falling prices of luxury goods
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.
to fall lambs
to fall into error; to fall into difficulties
After arguing, they fell to blows.
An unguarded expression fell from his lips.
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.
Word Forms & Grammar
falling
falling (usually uncountable, plural fallings)
Words That Rhyme With Falling
Falling: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɔːlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of fall |
| Synonyms | responsibility, up to and become |
| Antonyms | ascend, go and rise |
| Plural | fallings |
How Do You Say Falling?
The standard pronunciation of falling is //ˈfɔːlɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Falling: Your Questions Answered
Is falling a verb or a noun?
Falling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is the opposite of falling?
Words opposite in meaning to falling are ascend, go, rise and get up.
What is the plural of falling?
The plural of falling is fallings.