{ DISCONTINUED } falling verb (used without object), fell, fall·en, fall·ing. meaning: -to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support. -the development of strong feelings of attachment and love, usually towards another person. note: i do not support jk rowling, i've started writing this a long time ago and i have just now logged back on here, so i thought it would be fun to update:)