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

Running Point has yet to be renewed for season 3, and there may be some intense discussions going on about that right now, given that viewership has apparently dropped by 43% from season 1 to season 2, which is a significant falloff. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026

The trend is more of a downward slope than an abrupt falloff, but the gradient is steep and represents a crisis to colleges dependent on filling classroom seats and dorm beds. — Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026

Verb

The retailer has received 23 reports of the pearls falling off, but no injuries have been reported, per the agency. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

His shoe had fallen off, and his luggage was pushed over to the side. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 17 July 2026