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falloff

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of falloff

the amount by which something is lessened

  • the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable
Synonyms of falloff

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down
Words Related to falloff

deduction, subtraction

downturn, slip, slump

curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening
Near Antonyms of falloff

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement

continuation, extension

upswing, uptrend, upturn
Antonyms of falloff

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

fall off

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of fall off

to turn away from a straight line or course

  • the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay
Synonyms of fall off

arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, curve, hook, round, sweep, swerve, trend, wheel
Words Related to fall off

circle, coil, curlicue, curl, loop, spiral

turn, twist, wind

deviate, veer
Antonyms of fall off

straighten

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