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

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

The decline started with the surge of charter schools more than 20 years ago, but officials now also attribute the falloff to dwindling birth rates, the growth of private school vouchers and immigration issues. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026

Verb

The California condo is dying Condo construction in California has fallen off dramatically since the early 2000s, severely limiting access to the entry-level market for homeownership. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

So far, only a handful of restaurants have lost favor with the guide and fallen off the list, including Wyld in Beaver Creek and AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Denver (even before it was engulfed in scandal). — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026