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precipitate vs fall

fall vs precipitate

precipitate and fall both are nouns.

precipitate is an adjective but fall is not an adjective.

precipitate and fall both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precipitate Yes Yes Yes No
fall Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fall is a hypernym of precipitate; that is, fall is a word with a broader meaning than precipitate:
  • precipitate: fall vertically, sharply, or headlong
  • fall: move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
Other hypernyms of precipitate include come down, descend, go down.
As verbs, precipitate and fall are synonyms defined as:
  • precipitate and fall: fall from clouds
Other synonyms of precipitate include come down.
precipitate (noun) fall (noun)
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering 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
precipitate (adjective) fall (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
precipitate (verb) fall (verb)
separate as a fine suspension of solid particles occur at a specified time or place
hurl or throw violently decrease in size, extent, or range
bring about abruptly pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind
fall vertically, sharply, or headlong be born, used chiefly of lambs
fall from clouds come out; issue
assume a disappointed or sad expression
begin vigorously
come as if by falling
be cast down
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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