The verb to fall · Conjugation
Past Simple of fall
The answer: fell
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to fall is fell.
Example: I fell on the ice yesterday.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | fell |
| You | fell |
| He / She / It | fell |
| We | fell |
| You (pl.) | fell |
| They | fell |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I have fell ❌
I fell yesterday. ✓ I have fallen three times. ✓ After have / has, always use fallen.
2. Falled ❌
Fall is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is fell, never falled.
3. Fell: also a different verb
Careful: there is also a verb to fell (regular: fell → felled → felled). It means to cut down a tree. Don't confuse it with fell, the Past Simple of fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of fall?+
The Past Simple of fall is fell. The past participle is fallen, a different form. Three forms: fall → fell → fallen.
What is the difference between fell and fallen?+
Fell is the Past Simple: I fell. Fallen is the past participle, used after have / has: I have fallen. Don't mix them up.
How do you use fall in love in the past?+
Use fell in love (Past Simple) or have fallen in love (Present Perfect): They fell in love in Paris. Fall in love means to start to love someone. It is a fixed expression.
Is falled correct?+
No. Fall is irregular. Its Past Simple is fell, never falled. The three forms: fall / fell / fallen.
Fall or drop: which one do I use?+
Fall = to go down to the ground, often by losing your balance: I fell. Drop = to let something fall, on purpose or not: I dropped my phone.
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