dwindle — to gradually become smaller, fewer, or less; to diminish steadily
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gradually become smaller, fewer, or less; to diminish steadily
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdwɪndəl/
Korean meaning: 점점 줄어들다, 감소하다, 축소되다
Korean pronunciation: **드윈**들
Example Sentences
- My motivation to exercise dwindles every time I see a pizza commercial.
- The company's profits began to dwindle as customers switched to competitors.
- His patience dwindled to zero when the elevator got stuck for the third time.
dwindle
VERB//ˈdwɪndəl//
to gradually become smaller, fewer, or less; to diminish steadily
Construction supplies dwindle as workers continue the building project
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As spindle slows and flames dwindle, she tries to kindle hope again
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Origin
From Middle English 'dwindlen,' possibly derived from Old English 'dwinan' meaning 'to waste away' or 'to dwindle,' with origins in Proto-Germanic roots related to diminishing or fading.
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“My motivation to exercise dwindles every time I see a pizza commercial.”
“The company's profits began to dwindle as customers switched to competitors.”
“His patience dwindled to zero when the elevator got stuck for the third time.”
“The natural resources of the region have dwindled due to overexploitation.”
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