in fall vs in the fall

Both "in fall" and "in the fall" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the fall" is more commonly used when referring to the fall season of a particular year. "In fall" is more general and can be used in a broader sense.

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This phrase is correct and can be used in a general sense.

"in fall"

This phrase is used to refer to the season of fall in a general way without specifying a particular fall season.

Examples:

In fall, the leaves change color.
I love the cool weather in fall.
Many birds migrate south in fall.

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Shook like a leaf in fall.
The color of the sea will be different in fall.
Besides, the entire Borden clan are buried in Fall River, including Lizzie.
And we've had enough killing here in Fall River.
As a rule, we have a lot of rain in fall.
They're taking Emma to the police in Fall River.
She was acquitted, ended up spending the rest of her days in Fall River hounded and persecuted by the townspeople.
What's the going rate in Fall River?
You have a brother in Fall River?
A lifetime in Fall River and I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of walking this block.
You got in fall, so you go in fall.
Or the year before in fall?
This is Christina in Fall River, Missouri.
I'm supposed to lead a live chat about the ax murders in Fall River.
In fall of 1882 would be held the first elections with enlarged suffrage.
Subject: Speculation in fall in government bond prices
The standards they are kept in fall well short of European rules on animal welfare.
Troops of the Kuomintang are now in fall control of the city

Alternatives:

during fall
in autumn
in the autumn season

This phrase is correct and is commonly used when referring to a specific fall season.

"in the fall"

This phrase is used when referring to a particular fall season, such as the upcoming fall or a specific fall in the past.

Examples:

In the fall of 2020, I went hiking in the mountains.
I plan to visit New York City in the fall.
In the fall, we celebrate Thanksgiving.

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I start medical school in the fall.
He can go to school in the fall like everyone else.
Said that in the fall here in burta potato will be put.
Perhaps she thought I died in the fall.
I've made arrangements to come to Paris in the fall.
You'll get your school back in the fall.
I hear Canada's pretty in the fall.
And we don't start pools in the fall.
It would be nice to go to college in the fall.
The stuff in the fall was bad enough.
You're starting school in the fall anyway.
I'm doing Gatsby with him in the fall.
This tree's always first to turn color in the fall.
Emily starts at Westover in the fall.
As long as I can count on something significant from you in the fall...
He was hoping to get things going again in the fall.
You can go out in the fall when school starts.
Or we celebrate Thanksgiving in the fall.
Life starts again when things get crisp in the fall.
No, I bet you could get enrolled in the fall.

Alternatives:

during the fall
in autumn
in the autumn season

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