fallen
FAW-luhn
Fallen (adjective) means having dropped down, especially due to gravity. Example: “Fallen branches littered the forest path after the storm.”
adjective
1
Having dropped down, especially due to gravity.
"Fallen branches littered the forest path after the storm."
"She picked up the fallen apples and put them in a basket."
"A fallen tree blocked the lane, so we turned back."
2
Killed in battle or war.
"A ceremony was held to honor the fallen soldiers."
"Every year the village remembers its fallen heroes with a quiet service."
"They laid flowers at the grave of a fallen comrade."
noun
1
Those who have died, especially in war (used with "the").
"The monument lists the names of the fallen."
"We stood in silence to remember the fallen."
"The memorial was built to honour the fallen of both wars."
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
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- Comparative
- more fallen
- Superlative
- most fallen, fallenest
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Etymology
The past participle of fall, formed with the ending -en.
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What does “fallen” mean?
The word “fallen” means having dropped down, especially due to gravity. In plain terms, having fallen down, or — especially — having died in battle.
How do you pronounce “fallen”?
“Fallen” is pronounced FAW-luhn (/ˈfɔlən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fallen” in a sentence?
Here is “fallen” used in a sentence: “Fallen branches littered the forest path after the storm.”
What is the opposite of “fallen”?
The opposite of “fallen” — its antonyms — is arisen.
What part of speech is “fallen”?
Depending on how it is used, “fallen” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “fallen” a common word?
“Fallen” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “fallen” have?
“Fallen” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having dropped down, especially due to gravity.
What is the difference between fell and fallen?
Fell is the simple past tense of fall, used on its own, as in she fell over. Fallen is the past participle, used with have, has, or had, as in the tree has fallen; saying has fell is a common mistake.
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