fall back Antonyms
Meaning of fall back
fall back (v)
fall backwards and down
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
move back and away from
retreat
have recourse to
go back to bad behavior
fall back Sentence Examples
- The soldiers were forced to fall back due to the overwhelming enemy fire.
- The stock market took a tumble and investors saw their portfolios fall back in value.
- After weeks of progress, the patient's health suddenly fell back, causing concern for their loved ones.
- As the sun began to set, darkness fell back over the land, casting long shadows across the countryside.
- The negotiations between the two parties broke down, causing discussions to fall back to square one.
- The old man's memory would often fall back to his childhood days, reliving happy moments from his past.
- The musician's voice faltered and fell back into silence as he struggled to find the right notes.
- As the rain continued to pour, water levels rose, causing rivers to fall back and flood adjacent areas.
- In a game of chess, the player who falls back on the defensive often finds themselves at a disadvantage.
- The aging athlete's performance fell back as they struggled to keep up with the younger competition.
FAQs About the word fall back
fall backwards and down, hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc., move back and away from, retreat, have recourse to, go back to b
retire, pull out, retreat, drop back,withdraw, lose ground, flee, give way, give ground, fly
face,advance, breast, face, breast, advance, dare, beard, defy, defy
The soldiers were forced to fall back due to the overwhelming enemy fire.
The stock market took a tumble and investors saw their portfolios fall back in value.
After weeks of progress, the patient's health suddenly fell back, causing concern for their loved ones.
As the sun began to set, darkness fell back over the land, casting long shadows across the countryside.
