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.

Examples of fall into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The list, last compiled in 2021, draws attention to historic buildings that face the risk of demolition or falling into obscurity. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids fall into this category. —Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026

This particular general meeting fell into the latter category. —Ryan O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026

Temperatures fall into the 30s and 40s with widespread precipitation. —Joe Ruch, CBS News, 4 May 2026

Rhymes for fall into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue