Synonyms of drop off

Noun


1. slump, slack, drop-off, falloff, falling off, deterioration, decline in quality, declension, worsening

usage: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output"; "a drop-off in attendance"; "a falloff in quality"

2. cliff, drop, drop-off, geological formation, formation

usage: a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop"

3. decrease, lessening, drop-off, change, alteration, modification

usage: a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"

Verb


1. drop off, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

usage: fall or diminish; "The number of students in this course dropped off after the first test"

2. fall asleep, dope off, flake out, drift off, nod off, drop off, doze off, drowse off

usage: change from a waking to a sleeping state; "he always falls asleep during lectures"

3. drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge, deliver

usage: leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

4. fall back, lose, drop off, fall behind, recede, regress, retrograde, retrogress

usage: retreat

5. slip, drop off, drop away, fall away, worsen, decline

usage: get worse; "My grades are slipping"

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