Dwindle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dwindle is a verb meaning (intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.
Meaning
(intransitive) To decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size or intensity.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, figuratively) To fall away in quality; degenerate, sink.
- (transitive) To lessen; to bring low.
- To break up or disperse.
Example Sentences
dwindle away
dwindle steadily
dwindle to nothing
Interest in the project slowly dwindled.
Word Forms
- dwindles
- dwindling
- dwindled
Synonyms for dwindle
Depending on context, synonyms include fade away, wane, wanse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decrease, wane, diminish, shrink, lessen, reduce.
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