What does declining mean?
Declining means present participle and gerund of decline.
Declining
/dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of decline.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of decline
- decline
Example Sentences
c. 1572', John Whitgift, Admonition to the Parliament For they had no civil magistrate which might correct and reform those declinings when they happened.
Synonyms for declining
Antonyms for declining
Related Words
Word Forms
- declinings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for declining?
Common synonyms include retrograde, down, regressive, retrogressive.
What is the opposite of declining?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use declining in a sentence?
c. 1572', John Whitgift, Admonition to the Parliament For they had no civil magistrate which might correct and reform those declinings when they happened.
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