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fall for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɔl fɚ/ · UK /ˈfɔːl fə/

fall for means: To believe a lie or trick and be fooled by it.

verb

BE TRICKEDB1

To believe a lie or trick and be fooled by it.

  • I fell for his trick.
  • Thousands of people have fallen for that online scam.
  • Would you fall for an email promising free money?

How to use it: fall for something (Do not fall for his excuses.)

Similar words: be fooled by, be taken in by

Common phrases: fall for a trick, fall for a scam, fall for something

FALL IN LOVEB1

To start loving someone or feeling strongly attracted to them.

  • He fell for her immediately.
  • I never expected to fall for someone at work.
  • Have you ever fallen for a close friend?

How to use it: fall for someone (She fell for her best friend.)

Similar words: fall in love with

Common phrases: fall for someone, fall for each other

Questions about fall for

What does fall for mean?

To believe a lie or trick and be fooled by it.

What is fall for in other languages?

Türkçe: kanmak · Español: caer en · Français: se laisser prendre à · Deutsch: hereinfallen auf · Italiano: cascarci · 日本語: 引っかかる

How do you pronounce fall for?

In American English /ˈfɔl fɚ/; in British English /ˈfɔːl fə/.

How do you use fall for in a sentence?

I fell for his trick. Thousands of people have fallen for that online scam.

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