Definitions and Examples of regress, decline, worsen
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To return to an earlier or less advanced condition.
Example
After the injury, his performance started to regress and he struggled to keep up with the team.
decline
To gradually become less or worse; to deteriorate.
Example
The company's profits started to decline after the new competitor entered the market.
To become or make something worse.
Example
The patient's condition started to worsen despite the treatment, and the doctors had to take immediate action.
Key Differences: regress vs decline vs worsen
- 1Regress implies a return to an earlier or less advanced state.
- 2Decline suggests a gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or value.
- 3Worsen indicates a negative change in condition or situation.
Effective Usage of regress, decline, worsen
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe the performance of a company or industry.
- 2Health: Use these antonyms to describe the condition of a patient or the progression of a disease.
- 3Education: Use these antonyms to describe the academic progress of a student or a class.
Remember this!
The antonyms of develops convey a negative change in progress, growth, or improvement. Regress implies a return to an earlier or less advanced state, decline suggests a gradual decrease, and worsen indicates a negative change. Use these antonyms in business, health, or education contexts to describe performance, condition, or progress.
