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begin vs fall

fall vs begin

begin is not a noun while fall is a noun.

begin and fall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
begin No No Yes No
fall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fall is a hyponym of begin; that is, fall is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than begin:
  • begin: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  • fall: begin vigorously
begin (noun) fall (noun)
a sudden drop from an upright position
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity
a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
a movement downward
a downward slope or bend
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
the time of day immediately following sunset
begin (verb) fall (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action occur at a specified time or place
set in motion, cause to start decrease in size, extent, or range
begin to speak or say pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language be born, used chiefly of lambs
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative come out; issue
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object assume a disappointed or sad expression
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense begin vigorously
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series come as if by falling
have a beginning characterized in some specified way be cast down
have a beginning, of a temporal event go as if by falling
fall or flow in a certain way
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
move in a specified direction
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
slope downward
drop oneself to a lower or less erect position
lose an upright position suddenly
to be given by assignment or distribution
be captured
fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
come into the possession of
to be given by right or inheritance
be inherited by
lose office or power
yield to temptation or sin
suffer defeat, failure, or ruin
lose one's chastity
die, as in battle or in a hunt
be due
come under, be classified or included
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
fall from clouds
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