fallen (to)

verb

Definition of fallen (to)next
past participle of fall (to)
as in begun
to take the first step in (a process or course of action) after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor

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  1. begun
  2. commenced
  3. started
Verb
  • Developers have begun seizing on denser zoning near the station, including in Sunnyside, to build apartments.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Indeed, some actors have already begun small-scale deployments.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of begun
Verb
  • The storyline is spare to the point of invisibility this time, reportedly revised with input, musical and otherwise, from Gaga and Phoenix as production commenced.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The explicit purpose is to permit the return of approximately sixty thousand Israelis who live in northern Israel and were displaced after October 7th, when Hezbollah commenced near-daily strikes.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of commenced
Verb
  • My relationship with feedback started with a significant aversion, reminiscent of my initial distaste for the bitter leaves in my grandmother's traditional dishes.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the decades since, Susan and I have played in bands together, started companies together and traveled the world together.
    Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of started
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Thesaurus Entries Near fallen (to)

fallen short (of)

fallen (to)

fall flat

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“Fallen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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