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

As the evening fell in Spain's capital, the wide Paseo del Prado boulevard became a sea of umbrellas as a huge crowd turned out during steady rain. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

While the rooms really do vary in vibe, the entire property exudes an eccentric, aristocratic estate feel—think, the movie Saltburn, for those who’ve seen it—that’s impossible not to fall in love with. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Meteorites such as Murchison, which fell in Australia in 1969, and Murray, which exploded over Kentucky in 1950, carried a diversity of amino acids and some nucleobases. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

Excavators removed piles of debris from the site as rain fell in the area. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 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