The word autumn is often used instead of the word fall. They mean the same thing.
“Autumn” comes from the Latin word “autumnus,” meaning “the passing of the year.” It’s assumed that this new name for the season was inspired by the dropping of leaves. (from weconservepa.org)
[A note from CeCe: to discover more about root words go to the Zeller Speller #7 on this website] .
As many past Zeller Spellers have featured about other words, fall has multiple meanings. Take the challenge below to see which you know.
Fun things to do
Match the lettered fall phrases with the meanings followed by spaces. Good luck!
- Fall asleep _____
- Fall back on _____
- Fall through the cracks _____
- Fall flat on your face _____
- Fall into line _____
- Fall on hard times _____
- Fall for something _____
- Fall off the cliff _____
- Fall into place _____
(New Oxford American Dictionary;phrases.org.uk; collinsdictionary.com; merriam-webster.com)
- a) experience many difficulties
- b) act appropriately or good behavior
- c) rely on something or someone
- d) series of events that make sense
- e) nod off
- f) decrease suddenly
- g) to be tricked
- h) to fail, especially in a humiliating way
- i) to not be noticed or included with others
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