English

dwindle

ˈdwɪn.dəl, ˈdwɪnd(ə)l

Meaning: to diminish gradually

Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈdwɪnd(ə)l

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Verb inflections

Form	Inflected form
Base	dwindle
3rd person singular present	dwindles
Present participle	dwindling
Past	dwindled
Will future	will dwindle
Going-to future	going to dwindle
Imperative negative	don't dwindle / do not dwindle

Example

The town's population began to dwindle after the factory closed.

Usage Notes

Used when something becomes gradually smaller in size, amount, or number until almost nothing remains. Common with resources, population, or hopes.

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