fallen
fallen is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fallen is hyphenated as:
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- (heading) To be moved downwards.
- To move downwards.
- To happen, to change negatively.
- To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.
Example: "And so it falls to me to make this important decision. The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."
- To diminish; to lessen or lower.
- To bring forth.
Example: "to fall lambs"
- To issue forth into life; to be brought forth; said of the young of certain animals.
- To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin.
- To become ensnared or entrapped; to be worse off than before.
Example: "to fall into error; to fall into difficulties"
- To assume a look of shame or disappointment; to become or appear dejected; said of the face.
- To happen; to come to pass; to chance or light (upon).
- To begin with haste, ardour, or vehemence; to rush or hurry.
Example: "After arguing, they fell to blows."
- To be dropped or uttered carelessly.
Example: "An unguarded expression fell from his lips."
- (of a fabric) To hang down (under the influence of gravity).
Example: "An Empire-style dress has a high waistline – directly under the bust – from which the dress falls all the way to a hem as low as the floor."
- The dead.
- Casualties of battle or war.
- One who has fallen, as from grace.
- Having dropped by the force of gravity.
Example: "fallen raindrops"
- Killed in battle.
Example: "to honor fallen soldiers"
- Having lost one's chastity.
Example: "a fallen woman"
- Having collapsed.
Example: "a fallen building"
- Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.
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