English Reference
noun

falls

n.
US /ˈfɔɫz/ UK /fˈɔːlz/ falls

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    a place where water from a river drops down from a high place.

    a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.

    Simple

    The tourists took many photos of the falls from the wooden bridge.

    In context

    The thunderous roar of the falls echoed through the canyon, making it nearly impossible for the hikers to hear one another speak.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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