falls
noun
Form of fall , plural of fall.
Simple meaning
A short name for the local waterfall.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fawlzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɔlz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
slang
A short name for the local waterfall
A waterfall in Niagara river, Niagara region, on the international border between Canada and United States, in both Ontario and New York state; Massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: A short name for the local waterfall
Used this way, falls is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Very casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
Usage note
Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.
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Inflected forms
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Descend in free fall under the influence of gravity.
Compound terms
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The highest waterfall.
A part of Niagara Falls in Ontario.
A famous waterfall in Venezuela.
A great waterfall on the border between Brazil and Paraguay.
A part of Niagara Falls in Ontario.
A large waterfall on the border between Argentina and Brazil.
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