fall into
verb
fell into; fallen into; falling into; falls into
1
: to go down quickly into (something)
She fell into the swimming pool.
2
: to pass to (a less active or less desirable state or condition)
This word has fallen into disuse.
His theories have now fallen into disrepute/disfavor.
The machinery has fallen into disrepair.
3
: to belong in (a particular category or range)
His creative output falls into three distinct categories.
4
: to be caught in (a trap)
We fell into a trap.
5
: to begin to do or experience (something) or to be affected by (something) without wanting or trying to
He fell deeply into debt.
She fell into her career almost accidentally.
She fell into the habit of going out for ice cream every night.
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Other credits that fall into the first camp include Sky’s Amadeus and the award-winning Patrick Melrose for the same network starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Moments later, the driver lost control of the bus, which fell into the ravine.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
In truth, plenty of New Yorkers are both privileged and come from elsewhere, but still fall into the rhythm and the patois that has long defined the city.
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3 July 2026
Trigg was hospitalized after falling into their backyard pool on May 12, 2025.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 July 2026
Moments later, the driver lost control of the bus, which fell into the ravine.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
In truth, plenty of New Yorkers are both privileged and come from elsewhere, but still fall into the rhythm and the patois that has long defined the city.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Trigg was hospitalized after falling into their backyard pool on May 12, 2025.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for fall into
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“Fall into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20into. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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