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fallen

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlən/

The English word “fallen” has 8 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Having dropped by the force of gravity.
  2. Killed, especially in battle.
  3. Having lost one's chastity.
  4. Having collapsed.
  5. Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.

noun

  1. The dead.
  2. Casualties of battle or war.
  3. One who has fallen, as from grace.

Etymology

Morphologically fall + -en.

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