FELL (TO) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

fell (to)

verb

Definition of fell (to)

past tense of fall (to)

as in began

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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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of began

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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026
Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.

— Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.

— Brian New, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of started

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The 270,000-square-foot building opened in 2023 with computerized saws and equipment imported from Germany.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Throughout its lifespan, the station has served as a test bed for scientific research in microgravity and has in years past opened itself up to private commercial missions.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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