fell back on

The phrase “fell back on” has 3 syllables: fell back on

It's pronounced as /fɛl bæk ɑn/


What is synonym and antonym for fell back on?

In the thesaurus, “fell back on” has 4 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for fell back on along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fell back on

  • consulted
  • employed
  • used
  • utilized

Example Sentences

  • When his first plan failed, he fell back on his original idea.
  • After losing his job, he fell back on his savings to get by.
  • The team fell back on their defensive strategy when offense didn’t work.
  • She fell back on her training to handle the unexpected crisis.
  • With no other options, they fell back on familiar routines for comfort.

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