Difference between Fallen and Down

What is the difference between Fallen and Down?

Fallen as a verb is (heading) to be moved downwards. while Down as a verb is from a higher position to a lower one; downwards.

Fallen

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (heading) To be moved downwards.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The dead Casualties of battle or war.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having dropped by the force of gravity killed in battle having lost one's chastity having collapsed

Example sentence: Although Alchemy has now fallen into contempt, and is even considered a thing of the past, the physicain should not be influenced by such judgements.

Down

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Hill, rolling grassland (such as "Churchill Downs", "Upson Downs" from Auntie Mame, by Patrick Dennis).Field, especially for racing.A single play, from the time the ball is snapped (the start) to the time the whistle is blown (the end) when the ball is down, or is downed.Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: From one end to another; especially, from a higher end to a lower.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.At a lower place or position.South (as south is at the bottom of typical maps).Away from the city (even if the location is to the North).Into a state of non-operation.The direction leading away from the principal terminus, away from milepost zero.Get down.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Depressed, feeling low.On a lower level than before.With "on", negative about, hostile toWith "with", relaxed about, accepting ofInoperable; out of order; out of service.Of a task; finished in phrases like

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty.To cause to come down.To put a ball in a pocket; to pot a ball.To bring a play to an end by touching the ball to the ground or while it is on the ground.

Example sentence: We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.

We hope you now know whether to use Fallen or Down in your sentence.

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