Fall

The act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity.

A reduction in quantity, pitch, etc.

The time of the year when the leaves typically fall from the trees; autumn; the season of the year between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.

A loss of greatness or status.

"the fall of Rome"

(heading) To be moved downwards.

To move downwards.

To happen, to change negatively.

To be allotted to; to arrive through chance, fate, or inheritance.

"And so it falls to me to make this important decision.  The estate fell to his brother; the kingdom fell into the hands of his rivals."

The chasing of a hunted whale.