Top synonyms for “fall”: accrue, autumn, capitulation, come, come down, crepuscle, crepuscule, declension, and 35 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)“they were protected until the capitulation of the fort”
- (noun)a sudden drop from an upright position“he had a nasty spill on the ice”
- (noun)a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity“a fall from virtue”
- (noun)a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity“a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index”
- (noun)a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity“it was a miracle that he survived the drop from that height”
- (noun)a movement downward“the rise and fall of the tides”
- (noun)a sudden decline in strength or number or importance“the fall of the House of Hapsburg”
- (noun)when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
- (noun)the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve“women have been blamed ever since the Fall”
- (noun)a downward slope or bend
- (noun)the time of day immediately following sunset“he loved the twilight”
- (noun)the season when the leaves fall from the trees“in the fall of 1973”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Antonyms — opposite of Fall
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "fall"?
Common synonyms for "fall" include accrue, autumn, capitulation, come, come down, crepuscle. Our thesaurus lists 43 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "fall"?
Antonyms for "fall" include rise, rise. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "fall" mean?
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) Example: "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"
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