slack off vs slack

slack vs slack off

slack off is not a noun while slack is a noun.

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

slack off and slack both are verbs.

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

As verbs, slack off and slack are synonyms defined as:

slack off and slack: become less in amount or intensity

Other synonyms of slack off include abate, die away, let up.

slack off (noun)	slack (noun)
	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

slack 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

slack off (verb)	slack (verb)
become less in amount or intensity	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 slack off and slack

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