petered Definition
to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less important until something no longer exists or has an effect.
Using petered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The conversation petered out as people started leaving the room.
Example
The company's profits have petered off in recent years.
Example
The excitement of the party petered out after midnight.
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Summary: petered in Brief
'Petered' [ˈpiːtəd] means to gradually become smaller, weaker, or less important until something no longer exists or has an effect. It is often used to describe the fading of a conversation, event, or excitement, as in 'The excitement of the party petered out after midnight.' Synonyms include 'diminish,' 'decline,' and 'wane,' while informal equivalents are 'fizzle out' and 'die down.'
