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dwindle
[ dwin-dl ]
verb (used without object)
- to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away:
His vast fortune has dwindled away.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- to fall away, as in quality; degenerate.
verb (used with object)
- to make smaller and smaller; cause to shrink:
Failing health dwindles ambition.
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dwindle
/ ˈɪԻə /
verb
- to grow or cause to grow less in size, intensity, or number; diminish or shrink gradually
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ɾdԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dwindle1
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Example Sentences
These days, the group’s number have dwindled, but some followers still live near the retreat, and adherents of the faith and their families visit in the summer for spiritual conclaves.
A decline would be more punishing for traditional TV, which has seen its share of upfront advertising dollars dwindle annually since the pandemic in 2020, when viewing to streaming platforms accelerated.
If US demand for UK products dwindles due to the extra charges importers face, this could hit profit margins and ultimately lead to UK job cuts unless British firms find new customers outside the US.
Residents in the country's second most populous city say they have spent sleepless nights wandering the streets in despair as food and water supplies dwindle.
But that seemingly simple task has grown harder and harder, as the department’s bus fleet has steadily dwindled.
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