Pronunciation: /ˈfɔlɪŋ/
noun the act of falling or dropping from a higher to a lower level
A1 I saw a falling star last night.
A2 The falling leaves covered the ground in autumn.
B1 The falling snow made the roads slippery.
B2 The falling prices of houses have made it a good time to buy.
C1 The falling interest rates have stimulated the economy.
C2 The falling debris from the building caused concern for safety.
verb to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control
A1 I am falling in love with you.
A2 The leaves are falling from the trees.
B1 She is falling behind in her schoolwork.
B2 The stock market is falling due to economic uncertainty.
C1 The athlete is falling short of expectations in this competition.
C2 The company's profits are falling despite efforts to increase revenue.
adjective descending or dropping from a higher to a lower level
A1 The falling leaves are beautiful in autumn.
A2 She watched the falling snowflakes from her window.
B1 The falling prices of goods are good news for consumers.
B2 The falling stock market caused panic among investors.
C1 The falling interest rates may stimulate economic growth.
C2 The falling star was a breathtaking sight in the night sky.
formal The falling stock prices have caused concern among investors.
informal I saw the cat falling off the tree in the backyard.
slang She's totally falling for him, it's so obvious.
figurative Her grades have been falling like a house of cards since the beginning of the semester.
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