Antonyms for falling back on


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fawl
Phonetic Transcription : fɔl


Definition of falling back on

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.
  • As in resort : verb have recourse to; make use of
  • As in draw on : verb use to advantage

Synonyms for falling back on

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