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falling

The correct spelling is falling.

How to pronounce falling

/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/

Say it like: Fal-lin-g

The correct spelling is falling. (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.Present participle of fall

adjective

  1. 1.That falls or fall.

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