 dwindling |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] gradually decreasing until little remains | |
| Synonyms: | tapering_off tapering | |
| Related terms: | decreasing | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a becoming gradually less | |
| Synonyms: | dwindling_away | |
| Examples: | "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family" |
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| Related terms: | decrease fading_away dwindle | |
| Similar spelling: |
dwindle dwindle_down |
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