Dwindle
/ˈdwɪn.dəl/
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To gradually get smaller or fewer over time, like when your favorite candy disappears as you eat it or when the sunlight fades at the end of the day.
Examples
- As the sun began to set, the light in the sky started to dwindle, creating a beautiful canvas of oranges and pinks that made us all stop and admire the view.
- During the science experiment, we watched as the amount of vinegar dwindled in the bottle, showing us how the reaction with baking soda created bubbles and gas.
- After several hours of playing video games, my energy began to dwindle, and I realized it was time to take a break and go outside for some fresh air.
Synonyms
decrease
reduce
fade
lessen
shrink
diminish
Antonyms
increase
grow
expand
multiply
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