adjective
fallen
FAW-luhn
adjective
1
Having dropped down, especially due to gravity.
"Fallen branches littered the forest path after the storm."
2
Killed in battle or war.
"A ceremony was held to honor the fallen soldiers."
noun
1
Those who have died, especially in war (used with "the").
"The monument lists the names of the fallen."
How to Use Fallen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving fallen down, or — especially — having died in battle.
Common pairings
fallen soldiers
fallen tree
honor the fallen
Word Forms
more fallen comparative, fallen plural, most fallen superlative, fallenest superlative
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Etymology
The past participle of fall, formed with the ending -en.