This meaning shows something that was higher but now is lying down or on the ground. We use it for objects or things that are no longer standing or have dropped.
The fallen leaves are on the ground.
He saw a fallen tree in the park.
This meaning refers to a person or group who once had honor or power but lost it because of bad actions or failure. It is often used for famous or important people.
He is a fallen hero after the scandal.
The fallen king lost his power.
This meaning uses 'fallen' as a noun to talk about soldiers who have died in war. It is a respectful way to remember them.
The nation honors the fallen every year.
We must remember the fallen soldiers.
'Fallen' is used as the past participle of 'fall'. It shows that something or someone has moved down or dropped from a higher place or position.
The leaves have fallen from the tree.
He has fallen during the race.
This meaning relates to religious or moral contexts where 'fallen' describes beings who have lost their holy or pure status, often angels or people who disobey moral rules.
The fallen angel was cast out of heaven.
In stories, fallen humans lose their way.
Used in finance or economics, 'fallen' describes numbers or values that have gone down, such as prices, sales, or profits.
The fallen stock price worried investors.
Fallen sales caused problems for the store.
This meaning refers to people who have died, especially those admired for bravery or honor, such as soldiers or heroes.
We visited the fallen soldiers' graves.
The fallen heroes are remembered today.
In a figurative sense, 'fallen' means something that has not succeeded or has stopped working well, like plans, businesses, or relationships.
Their plans are fallen after the storm.
The fallen company closed its doors.
