What is the Meaning of

FALL FOR?

for English Language Learners (ELL) – those learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL), or English as an Additional Language (EAL)

fall for

Definition 1:

be tricked into believing something that is not true

Example:

I can’t believe I fell for what the salesman was telling me and bought an overpriced car.

Definition 2:

suddenly be in love with someone or something

Examples:

1. I think Susan fell for Ron after the first date.

2. I didn’t know what I wanted to buy, but when I saw the grand piano in the store I fell for it immediately.

present –	FALL FOR
present participle –	FALLING FOR
past –	FELL FOR
past participle –	FALLEN FOR

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