FALL (TO) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

fall (to)

verb

Definition of fall (to)

as in to begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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Attacks could draw retaliation and reignite Yemen’s war Yemen’s civil war began in 2014 when the rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, forcing the government into exile.

— Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Insider tip Follow the paths through the lavender fields at sunset, when the bees begin to settle and the fields catch the last of the ethereal light.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

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After a study to map its sprawling network of rooms commenced in 2022, a nuclear bunker in northern Italy will transform into a Cold War museum scheduled to open in part next year.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
That final ship didn’t sink, and in New York, the girls transferred to a train that returned them to their Chicagoland suburb just as the drum major raised his mace to commence a homecoming parade held in their honor.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of commence

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Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
However, consuming large amounts—such as those used in studies where up to 1/2 cup was consumed daily—can start to weaken and damage tooth enamel.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of start

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Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Instead, the controversial trade led to Nelson’s own departure from the Warriors only a few months later after the team got off to a miserable 14-31 start in 1994-95.

— Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of get off

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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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