To fall
Example: The value falls due to changing market conditions
Definition
"To fall" means to move downward freely and rapidly from a higher to a lower position, often due to gravity. It can also refer to a decrease in amount, value, or level, as in 'The value falls due to changing market conditions.'
Etymology
The verb "to fall" comes from Old English 'feallan,' meaning to fall or perish. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages and ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *pol-, meaning 'to fall' or 'to fly.' Did you know that this root also gave rise to words in various languages describing falling or flying?
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"To fall" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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