Conjugation

Fall over

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Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only fall changes; over stays the same: fell over, fallen over.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't fall over, he doesn't fall over.

    1. I / you / we / they fall over
    2. he / she / it falls over

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am falling over
    2. you / we / they are falling over
    3. he / she / it is falling over

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't fall over.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they fell over

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to fall over
    2. you / we / they are going to fall over
    3. he / she / it is going to fall over

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't fall over.

    1. (you) fall over
    2. let's fall over