fall away

The phrase "fall away" is versatile and used in various contexts to indicate reduction, detachment, or withdrawal.

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Definition

B2General

To decrease gradually in size, amount, or intensity.

Example

The noise from the party began to fall away as we walked further.
Interest in the project has fallen away over the past few months.

B2Support

To abandon or withdraw support or allegiance.

Example

Many supporters fell away after the scandal.
Her friends fell away when she needed them the most.

B2Physical

To become detached and drop off.

Example

The old paint started to fall away from the walls.
Pieces of plaster had fallen away from the ceiling.

B2Terrain

To slope downward suddenly.

Example

Beyond the ridge, the land falls away sharply.
The path falls away steeply towards the river.

C1Literary

(literary)To seem to disappear or become irrelevant over time.

Example

As she looked at the old photographs, the years seemed to fall away.
In that moment, all his worries fell away.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fall away":

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