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# the fallen

phrase (noun phrase, «the fallen»; plural meaning: people); «fall» is a verb (fall, falls, fell, fallen, falling)

«the fallen» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, official) soldiers killed in a war.
2. (literal, adjective) «fallen» = having dropped down: fallen leaves, a fallen tree.
3. (religious) people who have sinned, or angels thrown out of heaven.

### In the lessons

Used on war memorials, at Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day services, and in speeches, to honour soldiers who died, with respect and solemnity. Official and serious in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

### Examples

- (memorial) We will remember the fallen.
- (ceremony) A wreath was laid for the fallen.
- (news) The names of the fallen are carved on the stone.
- (speech) We owe the fallen our freedom.
- (school) Our class made poppies to honour the fallen.
- (literal) The fallen leaves crunched under our boots.
- (storm) A fallen tree blocked the road.

### Note

Trap: «the fallen» (people) means dead soldiers, not people who tripped over. «Fallen» as an adjective (fallen leaves) is literal. Past of fall: fell; past participle: fallen. A very serious word — never joke with it.