Fall
Meaning: to suddenly go down from an upright position onto the ground or towards the ground without intending to or by accident.
Example: Athletes have to learn how to fall without hurting themselves.
Fall down
Meaning: to fall to the ground.
Example: Babies often fall down when they learn to walk.
In autumn the leaves fall down from the trees.
Fall over
Meaning: used when someone, or something, is tripping and falling, usually to the ground.
Example: If you make the cake too high, it'll fall over.
I wasn't looking where I was going and I fell over a fountain.
Fall out
Meaning: used when the original preposition was in.
Example: You close the car door so that you don't fall out.
(Original position: in the car)
Fall off
Meaning: used when the original preposition was on.
Example: Mark fell off the horse and injured his leg.
(Mark's original position: on the horse)
Fall into
Meaning: enter something without having planned it.
Example: She lost her balance and fell into a hole in the pavement.
I fell into conversation with the baker this morning.
Fall behind
Meaning: not keeping up with the progress.
Example: You're falling behind with the rent.
I fell behind my classwork after I was off school for two weeks.
Final thoughts
Now you know how to use “fall” correctly, which is sure to make you sound more native.
Remember, if you use it incorrectly people will still understand you, however it will sound wrong.
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