fall among
fall among · falls among · fell among · fallen among · falling among
To enter the company of a group, especially by chance and unexpectedly, and suddenlyTo enter the company of a group (of people, animals etc.), especially by chance and unexpectedly, and suddenly.
» At the same time, spears and arrows began to fall among the invaders.
Meaning
1 sensesTo enter the company of a group (of people, animals etc.), especially by chance and unexpectedly, and suddenly.
to fall among thieves
They were faring in the jungle, when in a stound they fell among a band of thugs.
Examples
3 sentencesAt the same time, spears and arrows began to fall among the invaders.
He fell among bad companions.
ruОн угодил в плохую компанию. — Hellerick
Radiation sickness often causes hair and fingernails to fall out, among other more serious ailments.
Forms
falls among, falling among, fell among, fallen among| Base form | fall among · to fall among |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | falls among |
| Present participle | falling among |
| Past simple | fell among |
| Past participle | fallen among |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle