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Verb fall over has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebFall OverDefinition: To lose balance and collapse onto the ground or floor. Verb (intransitive):Sense 1: To accidentally lose balance and collapse. Example sentence: She tripped over a rock and fell over in the middle of the street. Sense 2: To intentionally lose balance and fall as a form of physical comedy or performance. Example sentence: The clown made the audience laugh when he pretended to slip and fall over. Phrasal Verb:Verb + PrepositionSense 1: To knock down or cause something to collapse by striking it. Example sentence: The strong wind gusts made the trees fall over one by one. Sense 2: To surpass expectations or exceed a previous record or achievement. Example sentence: The new movie broke box office records and made ticket sales fall over the weekend. Verb + AdverbSense 1: To collapse or fall due to instability or weakness. Example sentence: The old building finally fell over after years of neglect. Sense 2: To be greatly surprised or shocked by something. Example sentence: He fell over when he heard the unexpected news of his promotion. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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