Fall and Sinking

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Fall noun - The act or process of going to a lower level or altitude.

Usage example: panicked during his first unassisted fall when his parachute's rip cord didn't respond to the first tug

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Sinking and fall are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sinking" instead a noun "Fall".

Nearby Words: falling, fallen

Sinking noun - A slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength).

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Fall and sinking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fall" instead the word "Sinking" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: sink, sinker

Instead of causing Ratchet to fall off, a Good Bad Bug causes him to enter his sinking animation, which counts as a kill.

Source: Grimy Water
Later, when the ship they're caged on starts sinking, a few more jewels fall out between Tuffnut's legs.

Source: Western Animation / Dragons: Riders of Berk
So what should she do but fall in love with him and follow him around, sinking deeper and deeper into his web?

Source: All Girls Want Bad Boys

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