fallen

/ˈfɔlən/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of fall, to come down or descend from a higher to a lower position

“The tree had fallen during the storm, causing significant damage to the nearby house.”

2. noun

a person or thing that has fallen, especially a victim of an accident or a soldier who has been killed in action

“The fallen soldier was remembered in a ceremony attended by the entire community.”

3. adjective

having fallen, especially in a moral or spiritual sense

“The fallen angel was cast out of heaven for its disobedience.”

4. adverb

in a fallen state

“The fallen leaves covered the entire ground, making it difficult to walk.”

Synonyms

  • collapsed
  • dropped
  • toppled

Antonyms

  • erected
  • risen