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Having physically collapsed (to the ground)
“The fallen tower is five stories tall, but now only one side remains standing.”
Immoral or sinful in nature
“By redemption and regeneration, this fallen sinner is brought into a state wherein he is capable of glorifying God.”
Dead, no longer alive or living
“World leaders whose countries faced off on the battlefields of World War II paid tribute yesterday to the fallen soldiers and millions of civilian dead.”
Very bad or immoral in nature, behavior or conduct
Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs
Deprived of dignity or self-respect
Significant in the degree of hopelessness
Having or characterized by libidinously loose morals
Lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards
No longer following the rules and practices of a religion or doctrine
Completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion
Past participle for to fall down or to a lower level, especially abruptly
“She would inadvertently fall on the runway after her stiletto heel gave way.”
Past participle for to physically move from a higher to a lower level
“She threw his clothes out of the window, and he helplessly watched them fall to the ground outside.”
Past participle for to decrease in number, amount, intensity, or quality
“Our profits would continue to fall due to the regression in the quality of our products.”
Past participle for to occur or take place
“Night would fall, and the cover of darkness would be our ally.”
Past participle for to pass into a specified state, situation, or position
“Rabbits are delicate animals that can fall ill due to stress.”
Past participle for to morally go astray
“Even the saintliest among us can fall when faced with temptation.”
Past participle for to surrender to, or to be conquered by
“Many of us believed that the city would fall to us within a day, but there are still some rebels to be dealt with.”
Past participle for to become weaker or worse
“Due to the emergence of new competitors, our market share would continue to fall with each passing month.”
Past participle for to be badly wounded or killed
“In Tyrion's second trial by combat, Oberyn was confident of victory, but would ultimately fall at the hands of the big oaf Gregor.”
Past participle for to ebb or recede
“As time passed, the river would begin to fall.”
Past participle for to cause (something) to descend to the ground
“You can fall a tree by notching it in the spot that you want it to fall in the direction of.”
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