Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taper
verb
/ˈteɪpər/
Definition
To gradually decrease in thickness or width.
Examples
- The candle began to taper as it burned down.
- She decided to taper her workouts before the marathon.
- The road tapers off into a narrow path.
Meaning
The word ‘taper’ means to become thinner or narrower at one end. It can refer to physical objects or the gradual reduction of intensity or quantity.
Synonyms
- narrow
- diminish
- reduce
