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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Beginning in 2012, Netanyahu’s government helped to facilitate Qatari payments to Gaza that had begun after Hamas seized control in 2007.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
As financial markets have become more accessible, consumers have begun trading sophisticated financial instruments, purchasing fractional shares and gaining exposure to alternative assets in minutes.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of begun

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Melanie Lawrence, a 68-year-old independent, worries about wells going dry in her area near Willcox, where the groundwater grew so depleted that the land started to crack.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Once the animals had learned to associate each of the six scents with a particular reward location, researchers started swapping the scent-location pairs.

— Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of started

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The evening commenced with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as literary and fashion insiders arrived at the private members club.

— Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Zedwell responded by asking to include a redevelopment break clause in the new lease that would entitle them to terminate the lease at 6 months’ notice at any time once the new lease has commenced.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of commenced

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The Red Wings got off to a rough start, getting outshot 16-0 midway through the first period.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The driver got off the interstate at Atlantic Avenue and continued west before stopping on Jog Road between Grand Isle Drive and Woolbright Road, PBSO said.

— Grace Bellinghausen, Sun Sentinel, 13 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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