CEFR B1

decline

verb

Meaning

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease.

Examples

Sales of the product have declined sharply over the last quarter.
The number of people applying for the job declined this year.

Synonyms: decrease, diminish, wane, dwindle

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decline (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈklaɪn/

Definition

To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease.

Examples

Sales of the product have declined sharply over the last quarter.
The number of people applying for the job declined this year.
His health began to decline after the accident.

How to Use decline

decline in (prepositional phrase): To decrease in a specific area or quantity. — "There has been a decline in birth rates."
decline to do something (prepositional phrase): To refuse to perform a specific action. — "The witness declined to answer the question."

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