Drop off and Swell

Drop off

Drop off verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.
Usage example: my interest in photography has dropped off over the years

Swell is an antonym for drop off.

Swell

Swell verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

Drop off is an antonym for swell.

Nearby Word: swelling
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