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Vocabulary Entry
falling
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control, or to drop from a higher place.
Example Sentences
"The leaves are falling from the trees."
"She tripped and began falling to the ground."
"The temperature is falling as winter approaches."
N
noun
the act of coming down or dropping.
Example Sentences
"The falling of the leaves signals the change of season."
"He witnessed the falling of a meteor during the night."
"There was a loud sound during the falling of the tree."
A
adjective
characterized by or relating to something that is declining or dropping.
Example Sentences
"The falling prices of goods have made shopping easier."
"She felt a falling sensation as the roller coaster dropped."
"The falling interest rates have stimulated the economy."