English / word
decline
verb, noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to gradually become smaller, fewer, or less; to deteriorate; also to refuse politely
In context
01
His health began to decline after dengue.
02
Sales declined during heavy rain.
Synonyms
decrease,fall,refuse
Antonyms
increase,rise,grow
Collocations
gradual decline,decline sharply,steep decline
Verb forms
Past: declined · Past participle: declined · -ing: declining