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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After Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza began in October 2023, the Houthis launched missiles against Israel and began targeting shipping in the Red Sea.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
La Nueva De Zacatecas began in Zacatecas, Mexico nearly 60 years ago, when founder Don Arsenio Vázquez Muñoz started his first tortilla shop, called La Nueva.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of began

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And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Work that once required specialized support can now be started by almost anyone with a prompt.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of started

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In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale.

— Connie Ogle July 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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