fall-off

Downward trend observed

Fall-off is a decline or reduction in something that was previously higher or more active: a fall-off in sales, a fall-off in attendance.

The term emphasizes a dropping away from a previous level rather than mere decrease.

As a modifier, it describes something designed to detach under pressure: fall-off bumpers.

decline

decrease

Become or make smaller

deterioration · slump · dip · slide · weakening · erosion · regression · recession · contraction · shrinkage

gradual

wane

Decrease gradually

  • ebbGradual retreat seaward
  • dwindleDecrease gradually over time
  • taperNarrow gradually toward point

subside · fade · diminish · recede · wither · abate · slacken · wind-down

Opposites
quantity/amount change

fall-offincrease

Growth in amount

rise · surge · uptick · growth · gain

quality/performance level

fall-offimprovement

Positive change in quality

enhancement · perfection · advancement · upgrade · progress

Family

falloff

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G