fallen back

The phrase “fallen back” has 3 syllables: fal-len back.

It's pronounced as /ˈfɔːlən bæk/.


What is synonym and antonym for fallen back?

In the thesaurus, “fallen back” has 5 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fallen back along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fallen back

  • dropped back
  • pulled out
  • retired
  • retreated
  • withdrawn

Antonyms for fallen back

  • advanced
  • confronted

Example Sentences

  • Despite his best efforts, he had fallen back on his studies, struggling to keep up with the coursework.
  • After the setback, they had fallen back to their original plan, hoping for better results.
  • As the situation worsened, they had fallen back on their emergency supplies to survive.
  • Faced with uncertainty, she had fallen back on her instincts, relying on intuition to guide her decisions.
  • When the negotiations stalled, they had fallen back on diplomacy to resolve the conflict.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fallen back, such as: advanced, confronted, dropped back, pulled out, retired, retreated, withdrawn.

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