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The correct spelling is fallen.
How to pronounce fallen
/ˈfɔːlən/
verbIPA: /ˈfɔːlən/
Say it like: Fal-len
The correct spelling is fallen. (heading) To be moved downwards. For example: "And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."
Usage Examples
“And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals.”
“to fall lambs”
“to fall into error; to fall into difficulties”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(heading) To be moved downwards.
- 2.To move downwards.
- 3.To happen, to change negatively.
- 4.To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
- 5.To diminish; to lessen or lower.
noun
- 1.The dead.
- 2.Casualties of battle or war.
- 3.One who has fallen, as from grace.
adjective
- 1.Having dropped by the force of gravity.
- 2.Killed in battle.
- 3.Having lost one's chastity.
- 4.Having collapsed.
- 5.Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.
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