dwindle

[ˈdwɪndl]

dwindle Definition

• 1. to become gradually less or smaller
• 2. to shrink or waste away

Using dwindle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dwindle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The river dwindled to a trickle during the drought.

• Example

  Her savings dwindled down to nothing after she lost her job.

• Example

  The company's profits have dwindled in recent years.

• Example

  The number of participants in the event dwindled as the day went on.

dwindle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dwindle

• diminish
• shrink
• decrease
• reduce
• decline

Antonyms for dwindle

• increase
• expand
• grow

Phrases with dwindle

• dwindle away

  to disappear or diminish gradually over time

  Example

  His fortune dwindled away after he made some bad investments.

• dwindle down

  to decrease or reduce gradually in number or amount

  Example

  The crowd dwindled down to just a few people by the end of the concert.

• dwindle to nothing

  to decrease or disappear completely

  Example

  Their hopes of winning the championship dwindled to nothing after they lost their last game.

Origins of dwindle

from Middle English 'dwinden', meaning 'to waste away'

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Summary: dwindle in Brief

'Dwindle' [ˈdwɪndl] means to gradually decrease or shrink, often leading to disappearance. It can refer to anything from natural resources to financial assets, as in 'Her savings dwindled down to nothing after she lost her job.' 'Dwindle' is often used in phrases like 'dwindle away' and 'dwindle down,' which describe gradual reduction or disappearance.