freefall
Freefall (noun) means the state of falling under gravity alone, with no other force acting to slow it. Example: “Skydivers experience several seconds of freefall before opening their parachute.”
How to use freefall
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFalling freely under gravity, or, figuratively, dropping sharply and uncontrollably (like prices or morale).
Word forms
freefell past tense, freefallen past tense, freefalls plural, freefalls singular
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Skydivers experience several seconds of _____ before opening their parachute.
Etymology
A compound of "free" and "fall."
Rhymes for freefall
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What does “freefall” mean?
The word “freefall” means the state of falling under gravity alone, with no other force acting to slow it. In plain terms, falling freely under gravity, or, figuratively, dropping sharply and uncontrollably (like prices or morale).
How do you pronounce “freefall”?
“Freefall” is pronounced FREE-fawl (/ˈfɹiːˌfɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “freefall” in a sentence?
Here is “freefall” used in a sentence: “Skydivers experience several seconds of freefall before opening their parachute.”
What part of speech is “freefall”?
Depending on how it is used, “freefall” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “freefall” have?
“Freefall” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of falling under gravity alone, with no other force acting to slow it.