backslide vs drop off
drop off vs backslidebackslide and drop off both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| backslide | No | No | Yes | No |
| drop off | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
drop off is a hypernym of
backslide; that is, drop off is a
word with a broader meaning than backslide:
- backslide: drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
- drop off: fall to a lower standard
| backslide (verb) | drop off (verb) |
|---|---|
| drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards | change from a waking to a sleeping state |
| fall to a lower standard | |
| fall or diminish | |
| retreat | |
| remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave |
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