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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Worth Girvan and Gaspar were virtually tied on election night Tuesday, but on Thursday Worth Girvan began pulling ahead as more mail-in ballots were counted.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The company announced that limited production is scheduled to begin in 2027.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

Totality on Pico Trigaza will commence 51 minutes before sunset, with the sun just 8 degrees above the horizon.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Construction is expected to commence after the demolition of the low-rise medical office building on the site.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of commence

Verb

Lukas Dostal started for the Ducks, but was chased after giving up three goals on 11 shots in the first period.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of start

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With the lesson learned from last year, TCU made sure to get off to a much quicker start as the Horned Frogs’ new roster shined against the Lions.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens could not get off the field fast enough after his team blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter to lose to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of get off

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The red-roofed, Victorian-era property has attracted many celebrities—Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and Oprah, to name a few—since opening its doors in 1888.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
The group also operates Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant The Story of Mi Cariño and is opening Italian restaurant Lady Funari soon.

— Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of open

Verb

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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