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Nakool Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

fell off vs fell from

The warrior fell from the Horse.

My book says:- it should be 'fell off'.

Could you please tell me where we use 'fell off' and 'fell from' ?
  

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Nakool My book says:- it should be 'fell off'. That is more usual, but 'fell from' is fine, too. Nakool Could you please tell me where we use 'fell off' and 'fell from' ?

— Mister Micawber

  • Nakool My book says:- it should be 'fell off'.
  • That is more usual, but 'fell from' is fine, too.
  • Nakool Could you please tell me where we use 'fell off' and 'fell from' ?
  • They are usually synonymous.
  • No doubt particular instances can occur where one is not possible—for instance, "He fell from grace' cannot use 'off'')
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NakoolMy book says:- it should be 'fell off'.
That is more usual, but 'fell from' is fine, too.
NakoolCould you please tell me where we use 'fell off' and 'fell from' ?
They are usually synonymous. No doubt particular instances can occur where one is not possible—for instance, "He fell from grace' cannot use 'off'')
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