falls, fell, fallen, falling
to fall away
phrasal verbC
To gradually disappear or become less important over time
- 1The noise from the party began to fall away as we walked further.
- 2Interest in the old game started to fall away after the new release.
When something falls away, it means that it slowly goes away or becomes less important as time goes on. It fades or diminishes gradually. For example, interest in a certain topic may fall away if people stop talking about it or lose interest in it.
Be careful not to confuse "fall away" with "fall apart." While "fall away" means something gradually disappears, "fall apart" means something breaks or collapses suddenly. Remember the difference to use them correctly.
at the departure lounge
A New Chapter
William
Remember when we used to worry about every little thing?
Timothy
Yeah, but those worries have started to fall away as we've grown older.
William
True, it's like we have a clearer view of what's important now.
Timothy
Exactly, and it feels good to focus on what truly matters.
at a hair and beauty establishment
Changing Trends
Barbara
Remember when everyone wanted those bold highlights?
Matthew
Yeah, but those trends have started to fall away now.
Barbara
True, now it's all about natural looks.
Matthew
Exactly, styles always change over time.
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Similar to "to fall away":
- 1diminish
- 2decline