fall in

verb

fell in; fallen in; falling in; falls in

intransitive verb

1
: to sink inward
the roof fell in
2
: to take one's proper place in a military formation
Phrases
fall in with
1
: to concur with
had to fall in with her wishes
2
: to harmonize with
it falls in exactly with my views
3
: to begin associating with
she fell in with a bad crowd

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And most homeowners won’t grumble much, as long as their house price doesn’t actually fall in nominal terms. John Stepek, Bloomberg.com, 13 June 2024 According to a report from the National Weather Service in Louisville, 1.18 inches of rain fell in Louisville Friday, tying a record set in 1888. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024 The price of airfare, furniture, clothing, new vehicles, energy and recreation fell in May, helping contain inflation. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 June 2024 Taking after their equestrian mother, Yolanda, Bella and Gigi Hadid both fell in love with the sport. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fall in 

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Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fall in was in 1719

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“Fall in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20in. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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