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Uncommondownfall
The correct spelling is downfall.
How to pronounce downfall
noun
Say it like: Dow-nfa-ll
The correct spelling is downfall. A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth. For example: "Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire."
Usage Examples
“Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire.”
“a downfall of rain”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
- 2.The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
- 3.An act of falling down.
verb
- 1.To fall down; deteriorate; decline.
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