falling
pronunciation
How to pronounce falling in British English:
UK ['fɔ:lɪŋ]
How to pronounce falling in American English:
US ['fɔlɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- suddenly losing an upright position
- decreasing in amount or degree
- becoming lower or less in degree or value
- coming down freely under the influence of gravity
Word Origin
- falling (adj.)
- present participle adjective from fall (v.). Falling star is from 1560s; falling off "decrease, declining" is from c. 1600. Falling evil "epilepsy" is from early 13c.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Meanwhile , r & d output is falling in japan .
- 2. Austerity is generally defined as large reductions in budget deficits , mainly driven by falling government spending .
- 3. Yet this will not compensate for falling petrol demand .
- 4. And the barriers to entry are falling .
- 5. Jesus told a parable about seeds falling to the ground .