fall in

Verb

Meaning

break down, literally or metaphorically

to take one's place in a military formation or line

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

fall-in

Synonyms

give collapse cave in give way SAG break join settle founder sink queue slump disintegrate crumble subside
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Antonyms

SPAR bicker debate argue challenge row
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Hypernyms

change

Hyponyms

break organize penetrate sink unite affiliate

Examples

It is better to fall in with crows than with flatterers; for in the one case you are devoured when dead, in the other case while alive. Antisthenes

To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement. Augustine of Hippo

Never stop smiling not even when you're sad, someone might fall in love with your smile. Gabriel García Márquez

If you fall in love let her be a beauty; if you should steal, let it be a camel. Lebanese Proverb

Hew not too high, lest a chip fall in thine eye. Dutch Proverb

He who digs someone else's grave shall fall in it himself. Bulgarian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

fall home fall ill fall ill with fall in a heap fall in blood pressure fall in drops