dwindle in English
- dwindle⇄dwindle, verb, -dled,-dling.
- dwindle⇄v.i. 1. to become smaller and smaller; shrink; diminish.
Ex. During the storm the trapper's supply of food dwindled day by day.
(SYN) lessen, decline, wane.
2. (Figurative.) to fall away, as in quality; degenerate.
Ex. The write - dwindle⇄v.t. to make smaller and smaller; cause to shrink.
Ex. Drought has dwindled the crops.
dwindle in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
dwindle in Hindi हिन्दी
dwindle in Kashmiri कॉशुर
dwindle in Sindhi سنڌي
dwindle
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ˈdwɪndl/
Definitions
- To gradually become smaller, fewer, or less.
- To diminish in size, amount, or strength.
- To decline steadily in quality or importance.
Usage Examples
- The crowd began to dwindle as the night progressed.
- His savings slowly dwindled after months of unemployment.
- The company's influence has dwindled over the years.
Etymology
From Middle English dwinen, from Old English dwinan, meaning to waste away or diminish.
Synonyms
- Decrease
- Diminish
- Reduce
- Decline
- Shrink
Antonyms
- Increase
- Expand
- Grow
- Enlarge
- Multiply
Translations
| Language | Translations | Pronunciations |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | disminuir | dis.miˈnu.iɾ |
| French | réduire | ʁe.dɥiʁ |
| German | schwinden | ˈʃvɪndən |
| Russian | уменьшаться | umʲɪnʲˈʂatsə |
| Mandarin Chinese | 减少 | jiǎnshǎo |
| Hindi | घटाना | ghaṭānā |
| Tamil | சுருங்குதல் | curuṅkutal |
| Telugu | తగ్గిపోవు | taggipōvu |
| Bengali | কমা | kôma |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdwɪndl/
- American English: /ˈdwɪndl/
- Australian English: /ˈdwɪndl/
Historical Usage
Commonly used in literary works to describe the gradual decline of wealth, power, or population.
Cultural Nuances
The term often implies a slow, almost imperceptible decline, making it a popular metaphor in literature and speeches.
More Information
Dwindle is frequently used to convey a sense of loss or reduction. It is often applied in economic, environmental, and social contexts, illustrating gradual depletion or weakening over time.