Synonyms of falloff

falloff 1 of 2

noun

ˈfȯl-ˌȯf 

as in decrease

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 & Similar Words

• decrease
• reduction
• decline
• drop
• dent
• shrinkage
• depletion
• diminution
• loss
• decrement
• drop-off
• slump
• depression
• fall
• abatement
• diminishment
• step-down
• subtraction
• downturn
• deduction
• cut
• cutback
• slip
• shortening
• curtailment
• retrenchment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• gain
• rise
• enlargement
• boost
• increment
• addition
• raise
• accumulation
• uptick
• extension
• supplement
• accrual
• continuation
• accretion
• step-up
• upturn
• upswing
• uptrend

fall off

2 of 2

verb

as in to curve

to turn away from a straight line or course

the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curve
• round
• sweep
• arc
• bow
• turn
• trend
• arch
• bend
• swerve
• hook
• wind
• wheel
• loop
• curl
• crook
• circle
• spiral
• coil
• deviate
• veer
• twist
• curlicue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of falloff

Noun

Post-Covid, Hollywood has whined about the falloff for MPA fare in Pan Asian territories, particularly the once-robust South Korea. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 July 2026

With two new teams in the league, a big turnaround from the Wings, and somewhat of a falloff from the Aces and Liberty, there might be some new excitement in the postseason. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Verb

In one instance, the baby could be seen falling off a bed headfirst while Bomfim was caring for him, prosecutors said. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Once the iPhone came out in 2007, that percentage began to dip, and iPod sales fell off a cliff by 2010. — Eric Griffith, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026