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fall vs begin

begin vs fall

fall is a noun but begin is not a noun.

fall and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fall Yes No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hypernym of fall; that is, begin is a word with a broader meaning than fall:
  • fall: begin vigorously
  • begin: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of fall include commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out.
fall (noun) begin (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
fall (verb) begin (verb)
occur at a specified time or place take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
decrease in size, extent, or range set in motion, cause to start
pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind begin to speak or say
be born, used chiefly of lambs begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
come out; issue achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
assume a disappointed or sad expression begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
begin vigorously have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
come as if by falling be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
be cast down have a beginning characterized in some specified way
go as if by falling have a beginning, of a temporal event
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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