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

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

The Padres have good reason to believe that Machado, Tatis and Merrill will show significant gains over the next four months, with Bogaerts looking to weather a recent one-month falloff. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026

Verb

Over time, the tags fall off or attach chaotically, meaning tags are inconsistent between cells and genes start turning on unpredictably. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

That’s because Drew was the first one to drop in the competition, falling off the log after 15 minutes. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026