Word
falls
Phoneticsfalls
US/ˈfɔɫz/
UK/fˈɔːlz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. a place where water from a river drops down from a high place.
n. a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.
Examples
“We hiked for two hours to see the falls.”
“The local park features several small falls where the creek drops over limestone ledges into a deep pool.”
“The sheer volume of water cascading over the falls creates a constant mist that supports a unique microclimate of ferns and mosses along the canyon walls.”
Examples
simple
“We hiked for two hours to see the falls.”
contextual
“The local park features several small falls where the creek drops over limestone ledges into a deep pool.”
complex
“The sheer volume of water cascading over the falls creates a constant mist that supports a unique microclimate of ferns and mosses along the canyon walls.”
Usage
Often used in the plural form ('falls') even when referring to a single geographical feature or waterfall.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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