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Verb fall into has 1 sense
  1. fall into, fall under - be included in or classified as; "This falls under the rubric 'various'"
    --1 is one way to constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s something

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Fall Into

Definition:

The term "fall into" is a phrasal verb with multiple meanings and usages. It can be used as a transitive or intransitive verb phrase, and it often refers to the act of unintentionally entering a particular state or condition. The term can also denote physically stumbling or collapsing.

Parts of Speech:

Phrasal Verb

Senses:

1. To unintentionally enter a particular state or condition:

When used in this sense, "fall into" usually describes a situation where someone or something experiences a change or transition without deliberately pursuing it. This usage is commonly used in a figurative sense.

Example Sentences:
  • After finishing college, she fell into a deep depression.
  • He fell into a routine of working long hours at the office.

2. To physically stumble or collapse:

When "fall into" is used in this sense, it typically describes the act of stumbling, tripping, or collapsing, resulting in a sudden and often unexpected fall.

Example Sentences:
  • She slipped on the wet floor and fell into a puddle.
  • The exhausted hiker fell into a deep sleep on the forest floor.

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