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Irregular verb

fall

/fɔːl/

Base
fall
Past simple
fell
Past participle
fallen

Usage

fell is the simple past; fallen needs have/has/had and also works as an adjective, as in fallen leaves.

Meaning

  • to move downwards without control

Example

Several leaves have fallen from the tree.

She fell on the icy pavement.

Prices fell sharply after the announcement.