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."
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