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Meaning of the word dwindle in English

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dwindle

US /ˈdwɪn.dəl/

UK /ˈdwɪn.dəl/

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Verb

diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

Example:

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The town's population has been dwindling for years.

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His hopes of winning began to dwindle.

Synonym:

decrease diminish shrink lessen decline wane ebb recede contract subside

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