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

see also:

fall in with

Examples of fall in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jordanian air defense systems intercepted 18 ballistic missiles and two missiles fell in unpopulated areas, the spokesperson for the Jordanian armed forces said Tuesday, according to Jordanian state media. — Gordon Lubold, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Dear parents, teachers and educators, The best way to care for the earth is to fall in love with nature. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Record rain fell in parts of the city on Tuesday, flooding dozens of roads and homes, and stranding pedestrians and vehicles. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Jordanian Armed Forces said 18 of the missiles were intercepted and the remaining two fell in unpopulated areas. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fall in

• cauline
• fallen
• paulin
• pollen
• befallen
• crestfallen
• tarpaulin