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Meaning of dwindle
to become smaller or less in amount or degree
Etymology of dwindle
The word "dwindle" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "dwindlan" meaning to shrink or become smaller, and is related to the word "thwindan" which means to vanish or disappear, the word has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to reduction or decline
Synonyms
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- to become or make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity
- * to gradual decline or decrease in size, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The company's profits began to dwindle after the economic downturn
- * Her interest in the hobby started to dwindle as she got older
- * The town's population has been dwindling for years due to lack of jobs