dwindling

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɪndl/

Definition

Become gradually less in size, amount, or strength.

Examples

• Our supplies started to dwindle after weeks of isolation in the mountains.

• The audience began to dwindle as the band played their final, less popular songs.

• Public interest in the project continued to dwindle despite the marketing team's efforts.

How to Use dwindling

dwindle away (phrasal verb)

to slowly disappear or become insignificant — "The small town's population began to dwindle away as factories closed."

dwindle down to (prepositional phrase)

to reduce until only a small amount remains — "Our savings dwindled down to almost nothing by the end of the year."

Synonyms of dwindling

Words with a similar meaning to dwindling:

• shrink
• decrease
• diminish
• wane

Antonyms of dwindling

Words with the opposite meaning to dwindling:

• increase
• grow

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