| 1. to descend from a higher place to a lower
1) to fall (either from or upon) 1a1. to be thrust down 2) metaph. to fall under judgment, came under condemnation 2. to descend from an erect to a prostrate position 1) to fall down 2a1. to be prostrated, fall prostrate 2a2. of those overcome by terror or astonishment or grief or under the attack of an evil spirit or of falling dead suddenly 2a3. the dismemberment of a corpse by decay 2a4. to prostrate one's self 2a5. used of suppliants and persons rendering homage or worship to one 2a6. to fall out, fall from i.e. shall perish or be lost 2a7. to fall down, fall into ruin: of buildings, walls etc. 2) to be cast down from a state of prosperity 2b1. to fall from a state of uprightness 2b2. to perish, i.e. come to an end, disappear, cease 2b 1) of virtues 2b3. to lose authority, no longer have force 2b 1) of sayings, precepts, etc. 2b4. to be removed from power by death 2b5. to fail of participating in, miss a share in |