taper off

The phrase “taper off” has 3 syllables: ta-per off

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪpɚ ɔf/


What is synonym and antonym for taper off?

In the thesaurus, “taper off” has 38 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taper off along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for taper off

Antonyms for taper off

  • accumulate
  • appear
  • balloon
  • blow up
  • bourgeon
  • build
  • burgeon
  • distend
  • elongate
  • emerge
  • enlarge
  • escalate
  • expand
  • grow
  • increase
  • intensify
  • lengthen
  • mount
  • mushroom
  • pick up
  • rise
  • show up
  • snowball
  • soar
  • swell
  • wax

Example Sentences

  • Sales usually taper off toward the end of the year.
  • The doctor advised her to taper off the medication gradually.
  • His enthusiasm for the project began to taper off after a few weeks.
  • Rainfall will taper off by the evening, according to the weather forecast.
  • As the marathon continued, the runners’ energy levels started to taper off.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taper off, such as: abate, accumulate, alleviate, appear, balloon, blow up, bourgeon.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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