fall into
Third Person
falls into
Present Participle
falling into
Past Tense
fell into
Past Participle
fallen into
1
to begin doing something, often without prior intention
transitive
- During the vacation, I unexpectedly fell into the habit of waking up early to watch the sunrise.
- After attending a painting workshop, Jane fell into the hobby of creating colorful abstract art.
- Tom, with no prior plans, fell into a deep conversation with a stranger at the coffee shop.
- Sarah didn't plan to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but she gradually fell into the routine of regular exercise and balanced eating.
- Inspired by a documentary, the group of friends fell into the practice of volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend.
2
to accidentally enter something
transitive
- While hiking in the dense forest, I lost my footing and fell into a hidden pit.
- Tim wasn't paying attention and ended up falling into the swimming pool.
- The toddler giggled as he tried to catch butterflies and accidentally fell into a flower bed.
- Sarah warned her friend to watch his step, or he might fall into the open manhole.
- As the clumsy cat explored the attic, it managed to fall into an old storage box.
3
to be categorized under a specific classification or type
transitive
- The new novel falls into the mystery genre due to its suspenseful plot and detective elements.
- This project will likely fall into the budget category for research and development.
- The rare species of birds observed in the area fall into the endangered species list.
- With its unique blend of influences, the music of the band doesn't easily fall into a specific genre.
- The unexpected expenses will fall into the miscellaneous expenses section of the financial report.
Synonyms:
4
to change into a particular condition, position, etc.
transitive
- The economy seemed to be improving, but unexpectedly, it started to fall into a recession.
- As the project progressed, it began to fall into a more organized and structured state.
- The weather forecast predicted that the region would fall into a period of heavy rain and storms.
- After a long day, she fell into her favorite armchair, seeking comfort.
- Exhausted from the hike, they found a soft spot on the grass and fell into a peaceful nap.