English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word declines in English

What does declines mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

declines

Verb

1.

(typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.

Example:
•
the birth rate continued to decline
Synonym:
decreasereducelessendiminishwanedwindlecontractshrinkfall offtail offdropfallgo downsinkslumpplummetplungenosedivecrash
Synonym:
increase
2.

politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Example:
•
Caroline declined the coffee
Synonym:
turn downrejectbrush asiderefuserebuffspurndisdainrepulserepudiatedismissforgopass upgive something a missknock backsnout
Synonym:
accept

Noun

1.

a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.

Example:
•
a serious decline in bird numbers
Synonym:
reductiondecreasedownturndownswingloweringdevaluationdepreciationlesseningdiminishingdiminutionslackeningwaningdwindlingfadingebbfalling offabatementdropslumpplungetumbledownticknosedivecrashletupdeteriorationdegenerationdegradationshrinkageshrinkingwitheringatrophyweakeningfallfailuredeathdecaydecayingdecadencedevolutiondecliningcrumblingcollapsingatrophyingfailingdisappearingdyingmoribundobsolescenton its last legson the way out
Synonym:
increase
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
decline