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falling

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/ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ · fall-ing

The action of moving downward, often rapidly and unexpectedly.

Meanings

verbformal

The action of moving downward, often rapidly and unexpectedly.

نیچے کی طرف حرکت کرنا، اکثر تیز اور غیر متوقع طور پر۔

گرنا

girna

Synonyms

descenddropplummetتھوڑا جاناگرناکم ہونا

Antonyms

ascendriseclimbاوپر جانااٹھناچڑھنا

Common Collocations

  • falling leaves
  • falling prices
  • falling stars

Example Sentences

The leaves are falling from the trees.

پتے درختوں سے گر رہے ہیں۔

Patte darakhton se gir rahe hain.

He is falling behind in his studies.

وہ اپنے مطالعے میں پیچھے رہ رہا ہے۔

Woh apne mutale mein peeche rah raha hai.

The glass is falling off the table.

گلاس میز سے گر رہا ہے۔

Glass mez se gir raha hai.

Easily Confused With

failing:Failing suggests an inability to succeed, while falling refers to the action of descending.

Word Family

fall
verbگرنا
fallacy
nounغلطی
fallen
adjectiveگرتا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a leaf falling from a tree to remember 'falling'.

Imagine a tree in autumn with leaves gently falling.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آزاد ہوا جب خوابوں کے میخانے میں، / بہار کی پہلی صبح گرتی راتوں میں۔

Azad hua jab khwabon ke meekhane mein, / Bahar ki pehli subah girti raaton mein.

When I was free in the tavern of dreams, / The first morning of spring falls into the nights.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

گرنے والے نہ اٹھنے والے۔

Girne wale na uthne wale.

Those who fall do not rise again.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "fellan" — to cause to fall

First known use: 14th century

The word 'falling' derives from the Old English 'fellan', which means to cause to fall. Over time, it evolved into the modern form used today.