| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
fall away [fɔːl əˈweɪ] | to gradually disappear or become less |
Other meanings
- to break off or separate from something
- to stop following or believing something
- to die (literary, formal)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "fall away"
- The old church walls began to fall away. Старые стены церкви начали осыпаться
- His supporters slowly fell away after the scandal. Его сторонники постепенно отступили после скандала
- She watched as the mountain path fell away beneath them. Она наблюдала, как горная тропа уходила вниз под ними
- Many traditions have fallen away over the years. Многие традиции исчезли с годами
Features of Using "fall away"
This phrasal verb often describes something disappearing, breaking off, or ceasing to exist. In figurative language, it can be used for people, beliefs, or support. It is more common in literary, descriptive, or formal contexts when used figuratively.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb fall
fall apart
to break into pieces; disintegrate
fall off
to drop down from something
fall over
to lose balance and collapse to the ground
fall down
to collapse or drop to the ground
fall out
to stop being friends or in agreement
fall back
to retreat
fall in
to line up in formation
fall behind
to move slower than others or fail to keep up
fall on
to attack or begin to attack someone or something
fall for
to be tricked or deceived
fall into
to begin to be in a particular state or condition
fall under
to be classified or placed within a particular category, jurisdiction, rule, or authority
fall to
to become the responsibility or duty of someone
fall upon
to attack suddenly and violently
fall through
to fail to happen or be completed
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