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Adjective + Fall

Dramatic fall

 

Dramatic fall (adjective + noun) = a quick and large drop.

NOTE: Dramatic fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell dramatically between 1995 and 1996.”

Gradual Fall

 

Gradual fall (adjective + noun) = a slow decrease over a long period.

NOTE: Gradual fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell gradually between 1990 and 1993“

Marked fall

Marked fall (adjective + noun) = a significant decrease; a larger and more important drop when compared to a previous fall.

NOTE: Marked fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell markedly between 1991 and 1992“

Rapid fall

Rapid fall (adjective + noun) = a quick and large drop.

NOTE: Rapid fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell rapidly between 1995 and 1996“

Moderate fall

Moderate fall (adjective + noun) = a small or slight drop; not a bad fall.

NOTE: Moderate fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell moderately between 1993 and 1994“

 

Significant fall

 

Significant fall (adjective + noun) = a large and important drop. A fall that shows that there is reason for concern.

NOTE: Significant fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell significantly between 1994 and 1995”

Slight fall

Slight fall (adjective + noun) = a small or moderate drop; not a bad fall.

NOTE: Slight fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell slightly between 1992 and 1993”

Sharp fall

Sharp fall (adjective + noun) = a quick and sudden drop.

NOTE: Sharp fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell sharply between 1992 and 1993”

 

 

Sudden fall

Sudden fall (adjective + noun) = a quick and unexpected drop, especially after long period of increase.

NOTE: Sudden fall can also take a verb + adverb form.

E.g.. “The share price fell suddenly between 1997 and 1998”