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Autumn vs. Fall

Autumn

/ˈɔːtəm/

The season between summer and winter when leaves fall from trees

Examples:

The leaves fall in autumn.Autumn brings cooler weather and colorful trees.

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Fall

/fɔːl/

To move downward, typically quickly and without control, from a higher position to a lower one.

Examples:

The leaves fall from the trees.I might fall if the floor is wet.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Autumn and fall are two words for the same season, but autumn is more commonly used in British English, while fall is used in American English.
Both words describe the season that occurs after summer and before winter, known for cooler temperatures and leaves changing color.
If youre in a formal setting or writing for an international audience, autumn' might be the preferred choice due to its widespread recognition.
Remember that in sports, fall can also mean to trip or collapse, while autumn always refers to the season.
The word fall can also imply a decline or decrease in something, unlike autumn.

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