dwindle

//ˈdwɪn.dəl//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

dwindleInfinitive
dwindlePresent tense
dwindledPast tense
dwindledPast participle
dwindlingPresent participle
dwindlesThird-person singular
1

To gradually become smaller, fewer, or less in amount, size, or strength.

The population of the village has dwindled over the years.

2

To fall away or decline in quality, importance, or vitality.

His enthusiasm for the project began to dwindle after months of setbacks.

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