falling

• Usado como adjetivo para descrever algo que está caindo, descendo ou diminuindo.

Used as an adjective to describe something that is moving downward or decreasing.

1. Moving downwardA1formal

   Moving from a higher to a lower position due to gravity or force.

   Caindo

   • The falling leaves covered the ground.
   • He caught the falling ball.
   • We watched the falling snow from the window.

   Sinônimosdescendingdroppingsinkingslidingtumbling

   Antônimosascendingclimbingrising

2. Declining or decreasingB1formal

   Becoming lower or less in amount, value, or level.

   Decrescente

   • The company reported falling sales this quarter.
   • There has been a falling trend in unemployment rates.
   • Falling prices made the stocks attractive to investors.

   Sinônimosdecreasingdiminishingdroppingdwindlingebbinglesseningsinkingsubsidingwaning

   Antônimosascendingclimbinggrowingincreasingrising

3. Dropping or collapsingB2formal

   In the process of collapsing or failing.

   Em queda

   • The falling building caused panic among residents.
   • Falling walls threatened the safety of the workers.
   • The falling economy affected small businesses.

   Sinônimosdescendingdroppingfailingsinkingtumbling

   Antônimosascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de cair ou descer de uma posição mais alta para uma mais baixa.

A noun referring to the act or process of dropping or descending from a higher to a lower position.

incontável

1. Act of dropping downA2formal

   The action or instance of moving downward from a higher to a lower level.

   Queda

   • The falling from the ladder caused a serious injury.
   • He feared the falling during the hike.
   • The child's falling was prevented by the safety net.

   Sinônimosdeclinedescentdownfalldropfallplungesinkingtumble

2. Decline or decreaseB1formal

   A reduction or drop in amount, value, or level.

   Queda

   • The falling in sales worried the company executives.
   • There has been a falling in temperatures this week.
   • The falling of the stock market affected investors.

   Sinônimosdeclinedecreasedescentdownturndropfallplungereductionslump

   Antônimosascentgrowthincreaserisesurge

3. Autumn seasonA1formalamerican

   The season of the year between summer and winter, when leaves fall (also called fall).

   Outono

   • The falling brings beautiful colors to the trees.
   • During falling, we collect fallen leaves.
   • Pumpkin pies are popular in falling.

• Verbo 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.

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

verbo irregular

1. Move downward by gravityA1formal

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

   Cair

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

   Sinônimoscome downdescenddivedropgo downnosediveplummetplungesinktumble

   Antônimosascendclimbliftrisesoar

2. Collapse or failB1formal

   To suddenly fail, collapse, or be defeated.

   Cair

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

   Sinônimoscollapsecrumblefailfoldfoundergive waygo undersuccumbtumble

   Antônimosendureprevailrisesucceedsurvivewithstand

3. Decrease or declineB1formal

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

   Cair

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

   Sinônimosdeclinedecreasediminishdipdropdwindleplummetplungesinkslump

   Antônimosclimbgrowincreaserisesoar

4. Fall in loveA2informal

   To suddenly develop strong feelings of love for someone.

   Apaixonar-se

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

   Sinônimosfall for

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