falling off vs slack

slack vs falling off

falling off and slack both are nouns.

falling off is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

falling off is not a verb while slack is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
falling off	Yes	No	No	No
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, falling off and slack are synonyms defined as:

falling off and slack: a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

Other synonyms of falling off include drop-off, falloff, slump.

falling off (noun)	slack (noun)
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality	a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
	the quality of being loose (not taut)
	a stretch of water without current or movement
	a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
	a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
	dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

falling off (adjective)	slack (adjective)
	not tense or taut
	lacking in rigor or strictness
	flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

falling off (verb)	slack (verb)
	release tension on
	make less active or fast
	make less active or intense
	become slow or slower
	cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
	become less in amount or intensity
	be inattentive to, or neglect
	avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between falling off and slack

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