FALLEN (TO) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fallen (to)

verb

past participle of fall (to)

as in begun

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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The second official could not say if a formal IG probe had begun.

— Matthew Lee, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
But on Friday, the Cook Political Report, a leading election forecaster, moved 18 House races in Democrats’ direction, saying that heavy ad spending by Republicans has not begun to move the needle in their favor.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of begun

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Every belt buckle looks freshly yanked off the rack; every speck of signage resembles something painted 45 minutes before filming commenced that day.

— Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
The group then commenced writing lyrics for their song, alternating between singing and rapping adorably.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenced

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The announcement is a big step in Jaguar’s relaunch, which got off to a decidedly rocky start in 2024.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The basement, about the size of the gym in the police department’s new training center, soon filled up as people got off work.

— Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of got off

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Feeling like finding this 950-square-foot apartment was kismet, Miranda-Martin signed the lease and set about creating a sophisticated and color-saturated sanctuary.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
As the team set about their usual high-performance recovery routines, blending active recovery, massages and refueling, a group of USMNT players partook in a different form of relaxation altogether.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 25 June 2026

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fallen short (of)

fallen (to)

fall flat

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