Phrasal verb “fall for” - meanings, pronunciation, transcription, examples

Phrasal verb	Main meaning
fall for [ˈfɔːl fɔːr]	to be tricked or deceived

Other meanings

to start feeling romantic love for someone

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "fall for"

She really fell for his lies.
He fell for her the moment they met.
Don’t fall for that old scam again.

Features of Using "fall for"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B2 Verb:fall Particle:for

This phrasal verb always takes an object (transitive) and is inseparable. It is often used both in the context of deception (negative) and romantic attraction (positive).

Other phrasal verbs with the verb fall

fall apart

to break into pieces; disintegrate

fall down

to collapse or drop to the ground

fall out

to stop being friends or in agreement

fall behind

to move slower than others or fail to keep up

fall through

to fail to happen or be completed

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Fall for