fell

An archaic adjective meaning fierce, cruel, or terrible; now rarely used except in literary or historical contexts.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее свирепый, жестокий или ужасный; сейчас редко используется, за исключением литературного или исторического контекста.esAdjetivo arcaico que significa feroz, cruel o terrible; hoy rara vez se usa, salvo en contextos literarios o históricos.frAdjectif littéraire ou archaïque signifiant féroce, cruel, terrible ou redoutable, encore employé dans des contextes poétiques ou historiques.deVeraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung wild, grausam oder schrecklich; heute selten gebraucht außer in literarischen oder historischen Kontexten.ptAdjetivo arcaico e literário que significa feroz, cruel ou terrível; hoje é raro, usado sobretudo em contextos literários ou históricos.zh古旧或文学用语中的形容词，意为凶猛的、残暴的或可怕的；现代汉语中很少使用，多出现在文学作品或历史语境中。arصفة قديمة تعني شرسًا أو قاسيًا أو مرعبًا؛ تُستخدم الآن نادرًا إلا في السياقات الأدبية أو التاريخية.

1. Cruel or fierce C2 formal

   Able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; cruel, terrible, or fierce.

   • The knight struck a fell blow with his sword.
   • She gave him a fell look that silenced him instantly.
   • The dictator's fell actions brought suffering to many.

   ruЖестокийesCruel o fierofrCruel ou férocedegrausamptCruelzh凶残的arقاسٍ

   Sinónimos: barbarousbrutalcrueldeadlyferociousfierceruthlesssavageterriblevicious

   Antónimos: benevolentcompassionategentlekindmerciful

• more fell comparative form
• most fell superlative form

A noun referring to the skin or hide of an animal, a type of seam in sewing, or the act of cutting down something such as a tree.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее кожу или шкуру животного, тип шва в шитье или действие по срубанию чего-либо, например дерева.esSustantivo que designa la piel o el cuero de un animal, un tipo de costura en la confección, o la acción de tumbar algo, como un árbol.frNom désignant la peau ou la fourrure d'un animal, un type de couture ou de pli en couture, ou l'action d'abattre quelque chose, comme un arbre.deSubstantiv, das die Haut oder das Fell eines Tieres bezeichnet, eine Naht- oder Saumart in der Schneiderei oder die Handlung des Fällens von etwas, z. B. eines Baumes.ptSubstantivo que designa a pele ou o couro de um animal, um tipo de costura em costura ou a ação de derrubar algo, como uma árvore.zh名词，指动物的皮或毛皮；也指缝纫中的一种折边缝（平接缝）；还可指砍伐（树木）的行为。arاسم يدل على جلد الحيوان أو فروته، أو نوع من الدرزات في الخياطة، أو فعل القطع أو الإسقاط كقطع الشجر.

1. Animal hide B2 formal

   The skin of an animal, typically a large one, that has been prepared and dressed.

   • The hunter sold the fell from the deer to a tanner.
   • Ancient people used fells to make clothing and shelter.
   • The taxidermist carefully treated the bear fell.

   ruШкураesPiel curtida de animal grandefrPeau d'animal apprêtéedeFellptCourozh兽皮arجلد الحيوان المدبوغ

   Sinónimos: furhidepeltskin

2. Folded seam B2 formal

   A seam created by folding the raw edges of fabric under and stitching them together to avoid fraying.

   • The dressmaker used a fell to finish the hem neatly.
   • This type of fell is common in sturdy workwear.
   • She stitched a fell along the side of the garment for durability.

   ruСложенный шовesCostura doble vueltafrCouture rabattuedeEingefasste Nahtptcostura dobradazh折边缝arدرز مطوي

3. Cutting down trees B2 formal

   The act of felling, that is, cutting down a tree or similar object.

   • The lumberjack performed a precise fell of the old oak.
   • The fell of that tree opened up a beautiful view.
   • Controlled fell operations help manage forest density.

   ruВалкаesTala de árbolesfrAbattage d'arbresdeFällenptCorte de árvoreszh伐木arقطع الأشجار

   Sinónimos: cuttinglogginglumbering

   Antónimos: plantingraising

• fells plural form
• fells' possessive plural form
• fell's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of moving downward, dropping, or decreasing.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие падения вниз, опускания или уменьшения.esVerbo que denota la acción de caer hacia abajo, descender o disminuir. También puede referirse a derrumbarse o bajar de nivel o intensidad.frVerbe désignant l'action de tomber vers le bas, de descendre, de s'effondrer ou de diminuer.deVerb, das die Handlung des Fallens nach unten, des Sinkens oder des Abnehmens bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica a ação de cair para baixo, descer ou diminuir. Pode se referir a uma queda física, à redução de algo ou a um declínio.zh动词，表示向下掉落、下降或减少，也可指跌倒、倒塌、陷落。arفعل يدل على السقوط إلى أسفل أو الهبوط أو الانخفاض. ويشمل أيضًا الانهيار والتدهور والتراجع في القيمة أو المستوى.

1. Move downward by gravity A1 formal

   To drop or come down from a higher position to a lower one.

   • The apple fell from the tree.
   • He fell off the ladder and hurt his leg.
   • Rain began to fall heavily.

   ruУпастьescaerfrtomberdeFallenptCairzh落下arالسقوط

   Sinónimos: come downdescenddivedropgo downnosediveplummetplungesinktumble

   Antónimos: ascendclimbliftrisesoar

2. Collapse or fail B1 formal

   To suddenly fail, collapse, or be defeated.

   • The government fell after the scandal.
   • The company fell into bankruptcy.
   • The walls fell during the earthquake.

   ruПастьesColapsar o fracasarfrÉchouer, s'effondrerdeSturzptCairzh崩溃arالسقوط

   Sinónimos: collapsecrumblefailfoldfoundergive waygo undersuccumbtumble

   Antónimos: endureprevailrisesucceedsurvivewithstand

3. Decrease or decline B1 formal

   To become lower or less in amount, value, or level.

   • Prices fell sharply after the announcement.
   • The temperature fell overnight.
   • Her spirits fell when she heard the news.

   ruПадатьesDisminuir o descenderfrDiminuer ou baisserdeFallenptCairzh下降arانخفاض أو تراجع

   Sinónimos: declinedecreasediminishdipdropdwindleplummetplungesinkslump

   Antónimos: climbgrowincreaserisesoar

4. Fall in love A2 informal

   To suddenly develop strong feelings of love for someone.

   • They fell in love at first sight.
   • She fell in love with the charming stranger.
   • He fell deeply in love during their vacation.

   ruВлюбитьсяesEnamorarsefrtomber amoureuxdeSich verliebenptApaixonar-sezh爱上arالوقوع في الحب

   Sinónimos: fall for

• fallen past participle
• fell past simple
• falling present participle
• falls third person singular

Variantes phrasal: fall awayfall behindfall downfall forfall infall intofall offfall outfall overfall throughfall underfall upon

A verb meaning to cut down (a tree) or knock down (a person or animal).

ruГлагол, означающий срубить (дерево) или сбить с ног (человека или животное).esVerbo que significa talar (un árbol) o derribar (a una persona o animal).frVerbe signifiant abattre (un arbre) ou faire tomber (une personne ou un animal) à terre.deVerb, das bedeutet, einen Baum zu fällen, oder jemanden oder etwas zu Boden zu schlagen.ptVerbo que significa derrubar uma árvore (cortando-a) ou levar uma pessoa ou animal ao chão.zh动词，指砍倒（树木）或把人或动物击倒在地。arفعل يعني قطع الشجرة من أصلها وإسقاطها على الأرض، أو إسقاط الشخص أو الحيوان أرضًا بضربة.

1. Strike down or cut down B2 formal

   To cause something, such as a tree or an opponent, to fall to the ground by delivering a blow or using a tool.

   • The lumberjack felled the huge oak with a single swing.
   • He felled his rival with a powerful punch to the jaw.
   • The storm felled many trees across the city.
   • She felled the deer with a precise shot.

   ruПовалитьesTalar o derribarfrabattredeFällenptDerrubarzh砍倒，击倒arأوقع

   Sinónimos: bring downchop downcut downfloorknock downlevelprostraterazestrike downtopple

   Antónimos: erectraise

2. Sew a flat seam C1 formal technical

   To fold and stitch the edge of a seam so that it lies flat and the raw edges are hidden, creating a neat finish.

   • The tailor felled the seam to give the shirt a professional look.
   • She learned how to fell a seam in her sewing class.
   • To prevent fraying, he carefully felled the edges of the fabric.
   • Machine felling is much faster than doing it by hand.

   ruСшить плоским швомesasentar una costurafrCoudre à platdeFlache Naht nähenptCosturar em ponto planozh平式缝合arخياطة الدرز المسطح

3. Cause to end rapidly C2 formal british art

   To cause something to pass away or cease to exist quickly, often used poetically for life or darkness.

   • The knight felled the dragon with a single stroke, ending its tyranny.
   • Night felled the day, and shadows enveloped the land.
   • The disease felled him in the prime of his life, a swift and cruel end.
   • The final blow felled all hope of victory.

   ruПовергнутьeshacer caer, derribar, abatirfrfaire disparaître rapidementdeZu Fall bringenptAbaterzh使覆灭arأزال بسرعة

   Antónimos: raisereanimaterestorerevive

• felled past participle
• felled past simple
• felling present participle
• fells third person singular