Fall down on the floor vs fall down to the floor

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Fall down on the floor' is more commonly used and implies falling onto the surface of the floor. 'Fall down to the floor' can also be correct, but it suggests a downward motion towards the floor.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

Fall down on the floor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something falling onto the surface of the floor.

Examples:

He tripped and fell down on the floor.
The vase slipped from her hands and fell down on the floor.
The cat jumped and fell down on the floor.
She slipped on the wet floor and fell down on the floor.
The books fell down on the floor with a loud thud.

Alternatives:

fall to the floor
fall onto the floor
fall on the floor
drop to the floor
collapse on the floor

fall down to the floor

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to describe a downward motion towards the floor, but it is less common than 'fall down on the floor.'

Examples:

The curtains fell down to the floor.
The water from the broken pipe fell down to the floor.
The leaves fell down to the floor in autumn.
The snowflakes fell down to the floor gently.
The coins fell down to the floor and scattered.

Alternatives:

fall to the ground
drop to the floor
descend to the floor
sink to the floor
plummet to the floor

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Fall down on the floor vs fall down to the floor