Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whittle-away
Verb
/ˈh(w)ɪt(ə)l əˈweɪ/
Definition
To gradually reduce the size, amount, or quality of something.
Examples
- He tends to whittle away his free time on unproductive activities.
- Over the years, the budget has been whittled away by inflation.
- As the project dragged on, the team’s morale began to whittle away.
Meaning
Whittle away refers to the process of slowly diminishing or eliminating something bit by bit, often through consistent action or effort.
Synonyms
- Reduce
- Diminish
- Minimize
- Eradicate
