# falling

Pronunciation: say "FAW-ling" US /ˈfɔlɪŋ/, UK /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of fall. — present participle and gerund of fall
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of fall. Use this form for something dropping right now or for the action itself.
   - _Snow was falling steadily across the valley by midnight._
   - _Prices are falling faster than analysts had predicted this quarter._

## Noun

2. Verbal noun of fall. — verbal noun of fall
   - Simple: Verbal noun of fall. It names the act of dropping down.
   - _The gradual falling of the water level worried the farmers downstream._
   - _The falling of night brought a sudden chill to the camp._

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