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Meaning of dwindled
The primary meaning of the word "dwindled" is to become smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.
Etymology of dwindled
The word "dwindled" originates from the Old English words "dwīnan" meaning "to waste away" and the suffix "-le" which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used to describe a gradual decrease or reduction in something, and its usage has evolved to include various contexts, such as economics, ecology, and social sciences
Synonyms
decreased
diminished
reduced
lessened
shrunk
contracted
narrowed
weakened
faded
waned
declined
plummeted
dropped
slumped
fell
lowered
subsided
abated
eased
alleviated
mitigated
moderated
minimized
curtailed
cut
trimmed
pruned
slashed
axed
depleted
exhausted
drained
sapped
eroded
deteriorated
degenerated
atrophied
withered
shriveled
Definitions
- To become gradually less or smaller in amount, degree, or intensity
- * To decrease or diminish something, such as a resource, a population, or an influence
Usage Examples
- The company's profits have dwindled over the past year due to increased competition
- * The population of the endangered species has dwindled to a critically low level
- * The patient's strength has dwindled after a long illness