freefall
freefall · freefalls · freefell · freefallen · freefalling
To drop in a state of freefallTo drop in a state of freefall.
/ˈfɹiːˌfɔːl/
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To drop in a state of freefall.
A base jumper attempts to freefall for as long as possible before triggering the parachute.
(broadly, figuratively, intransitive)To decline or worsen rapidly and uncontrollably.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From free + fall.From free + fall.
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Forms
freefalls, freefalling, freefell, freefallen| Base form | freefall · to freefall |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | freefalls |
| Present participle | freefalling |
| Past simple | freefell |
| Past participle | freefallen |
irregular · Lesson
Word family
2 related wordsLessons 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
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.