fall
UK: fɔːl | US: fɔːl
v.i. to descend freely under the force of gravity
v.i. to drop suddenly from a standing or erect position
n. the act of falling
n. autumn (chiefly US)
n. a decrease in amount, value, or degree
The word "fall" originates from Old English feallan, meaning "to drop from a height." It is a Germanic root shared with Dutch vallen and German fallen. The term has retained its core meaning of descending or collapsing over centuries. The seasonal sense ("autumn") arose in 16th-century North America, likely from the falling of leaves.
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
She slipped and fell on the icy pavement.
The stock market experienced a sharp fall yesterday.
Temperatures will fall below freezing tonight.
He watched the waterfall cascade down the cliff.