Fell ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fell ( verb )

1. To cause to drop or come to rest especially suddenly or forcibly.
2. To drop or come down suddenly.
3. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position.

Origin:

Middle english fellen, from old english feallan; akin to old high german fellen to fall.

Examples:

1. The book fell from my hands.
2. He fell asleep while reading the book.
3. The wind knocked over the lamp.
4. The stock market fell.
5. She fell to the ground when she saw the snake.

(As a noun)

Fell ( noun )

1. To cause to drop or come to rest especially suddenly or forcibly.
2. To drop or come down suddenly.
3. To drop oneself to a lower or less erect position.

Origin:

Middle english fellen, from old english feallan; akin to old high german fellen to fall.

Examples:

1. The book fell from my hands.
2. He fell asleep while reading the book.
3. The wind knocked over the lamp.
4. The stock market fell.
5. She fell to the ground when she saw the snake.