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fallen

The correct spelling is fallen.

How to pronounce fallen

/ˈfɔːlən/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.(heading) To be moved downwards.
  2. 2.To move downwards.
  3. 3.To happen, to change negatively.
  4. 4.To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
  5. 5.To diminish; to lessen or lower.

noun

  1. 1.The dead.
  2. 2.Casualties of battle or war.
  3. 3.One who has fallen, as from grace.

adjective

  1. 1.Having dropped by the force of gravity.
  2. 2.Killed in battle.
  3. 3.Having lost one's chastity.
  4. 4.Having collapsed.
  5. 5.Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.

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