falloff

fall·off

noun \ˈfȯl-ˌȯf\

Definition of FALLOFF

: a decline especially in quantity or quality <a falloff in exports> <a falloff of light intensity>

Examples of FALLOFF

1. <the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable>

First Known Use of FALLOFF

1880

Related to FALLOFF

Synonyms: abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, decrease, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words: deduction, subtraction; downturn, slip, slump; curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms: accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement; continuation, extension; upswing, uptrend, upturn

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Rhymes with FALLOFF

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