Meaning of the word falls in English

What does falls mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

falls

US /fɔlz/
UK /fɔːlz/

Noun

a large amount of water falling from a height, especially over a precipice

Example:
Niagara Falls is a famous natural wonder.
We hiked to see the beautiful mountain falls.

Verb

third person singular present tense of fall

Example:
The apple falls from the tree.
The temperature falls significantly at night.