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fall

/fɔːl/
noun
  1. The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

  2. A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.

  3. The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.

Synonymsdescent, drop, rap, downfall, decrease, dip
Antonymsascent, rise, ascent, rise, increase, rise
verb
  1. (heading) To be moved downwards.

  2. To move downwards.

  3. To happen, to change negatively.

Synonymsresponsibility, up to, become, get, come down, descend
Antonymsascend, go, rise, get up, pick oneself up, stand up

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