Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decline
verb
/dɪˈklaɪn/
Definition
To decrease in quantity, quality, or strength.
Examples
- The company’s profits continue to decline year after year.
- She decided to decline the invitation to the party.
- As the sun set, the light began to decline.
Meaning
Decline refers to a situation where something diminishes or reduces over time, whether it’s an amount, an ability, or a quality.
Synonyms
- decrease
- diminish
- wane
- fall
- lessen
