Antonyms for fell back

Grammar : Verb

Spell : fawl

Phonetic Transcription : fɔl

Definition of fell back

Origin : present participle adjective from fall (v.). Falling star is from 1560s; falling out "disagreement" is from 1560s. Falling evil "epilepsy" is from early 13c.

verb retreat

Example sentences :

For as he tried to sit up, he fell back sick and dizzy on the bed.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

With his arms he lifted himself to a sitting position, and fell back again.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

He fell back in his chair—his lips apart, his eyes fixed on the stranger.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Warren, with his pistol at full cock in his hand, fell back—dead!
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

He fell back a pace to the railing, his features working with his deep chagrin.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

He sprang to his feet, but too quickly, and fell back into his seat.
Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler

At the bridge he fell back to us and found us talking of Charlotte.
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

They fell back, in dismay, the log dropping to the ground with a thud.
Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox

Finally the struggle ended: he fell back; he closed his eyes.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

The Lakonian fell back a step, hesitated, and started to reply.
Extract from : « Priestess of the Flame » by Sewell Peaslee Wright

Synonyms for fell back

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