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fall off

1 of 1verb
/fɔl ɔf/
Forms:falls off,falling off,fell off,fallen off
1

to fall from a particular position to the ground

  • The clumsy cat tried to balance on the narrow ledge but eventually lost its footing and fell off.
  • Carelessly perched on the edge, the hat started to fall off with each gust of wind.
  • He fell off and scraped his knee while cycling.
2

to decrease in quality, amount, degree, etc.

  • The enthusiasm for the project began to fall off as challenges emerged during its implementation.
  • With the changing seasons, the daylight hours started to fall off, leading to shorter days.
  • Economic growth in the region is expected to fall off due to external market fluctuations.
  • The initial excitement for the product fell off gradually as competitors introduced more advanced features.
Synonyms:
fall away