Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fall over

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.08 in modern English

Syllables
fal-l over
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

Intransitive verb

verb

Of an argument, to fail to be valid.

Intransitive verb

verb

Of a computer program or system, to crash.

Informal; Intransitive verb

verb

To break down; to become inoperable.

Informal; Intransitive verb

verb

To revolt or change allegiance.

Archaic

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

falls over (present, singular) falling over (participle, present) fell over (past) fallen over (participle, past)

Phrases

fall over backward fall over backwards fall over oneself fall over one's feet

Synonyms

topple topple over go over

Questions

What does fall over mean?
To fall from an upright or standing position to a horizontal or prone position.

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