Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dwindle
verb
/ˈdwɪndəl/
Definition
To gradually become smaller in size, amount, or strength.
Examples
- The supply of water began to dwindle during the drought.
- Her enthusiasm for the project started to dwindle as the deadline approached.
- The number of attendees at the event dwindled after the initial excitement wore off.
Meaning
Dwindle means to decrease or diminish over time.
Synonyms
- Decrease
- Reduce
- Wane
- Abate
- Decline
