| 单词 | thesaurus/fall-off |
| 释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms offall-offin Englishfall-offThesaurus>the fact of getting smaller or becoming less>fall-off These are words and phrases related tofall-off. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of fall-off. THE FACT OF GETTING SMALLER OR BECOMING LESSThere's been a sharp fall-off in demand for the product since the company's scandal broke. Synonyms and examples decrease There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors. fall A fall in the price of petrol is unlikely. falling-off There has been a slight falling-off in public sector employment growth. rise There has been a sharp rise in home sales this month. drop We are expecting a sharp drop in temperatures overnight. decline A decline in profits is to be expected in this economic climate. nosedive Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive. reduction The company announced a 10 per cent wage reduction in response to poor earnings. downturn The economic downturn is likely to continue. downswing Banks took action to counter the downswing in manufacturing. Antonyms and examples increase There has been an increase in noise complaints since the building started. upturn Some sectors of the economy have seen a sharp upturn. upswing Production is on the upswing after a stagnant third quarter. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms offall-off. See also lessen lower reduce bring down go down come down plummet plunge crash cratermainlyUS dwindle shrink contract Learn moreWhen something decreases, itbecomes smaller or less. A decrease in something describesthe fact of that thing getting smaller or becoming less. |
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