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Fall-back Definition

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verb

To retreat.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • recur
  • resort
  • dawdle
  • fall-behind
  • lag
  • retrogress
  • regress
  • recidivate
  • lapse
  • relapse
  • drop-off
  • lose
  • recede
  • give-way
  • withdraw
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • gain
  • forward
  • forge
  • progress
noun

A variant form of fallback.

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Fall-back Is Also Mentioned In

  • fall-back-upon
  • escape velocity
  • kumari
  • reel1
  • Dow theory
  • recoil
  • falling-back-upon
  • relapse
  • stage
  • retire
  • falling-back-on
  • gravitation

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Words Starting With

FFAFAL

Words Ending With

KCKACK

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Words Starting With F and Ending With K

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Words Near Fall-back in the Dictionary

  • Fall aster
  • fall below
  • fall-at-the-last-hurdle
  • fall-away
  • fall-back
  • fall-back-on
  • fall-back-upon
  • fall-behind
  • fall-between-the-cracks
  • fall-between-two-stools
  • fallaway
  • fallax
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