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- Dictionaryde·cline/dəˈklīn/
verb
- 1. (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease: "the birth rate continued to decline" Similar Opposite
- 2. politely refuse (an invitation or offer): "Caroline declined the coffee" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value: "a serious decline in bird numbers" Similar Opposite
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Decline definition: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse. See examples of DECLINE used in a sentence.
The meaning of DECLINE is to become less in amount. How to use decline in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Decline.
DECLINE definition: 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 2. to refuse: 3. If a noun, pronoun, or adjective…. Learn more.
The verb decline means refuse to accept, but the noun decline means a downward slope (the opposite of an incline), or a decrease in quality. At the gym, the treadmill has an incline button to control how steep your climb is.
Sep 2, 2014 · DECLINE meaning: 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 2. to refuse: 3. If a noun, pronoun, or adjective…. Learn more.
n. 1. The process or result of declining, especially: a. A gradual deterioration, as in numbers, activity, or quality: "overwhelming evidence that fish stocks ... are in decline" (Jonathan Bocknek). b. A downward movement or fall, as in price. c. A deterioration of health: the patient's rapid decline. 2.
Definition of decline verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
9 meanings: 1. to refuse to do or accept (something), esp politely 2. to grow smaller; diminish 3. to slope or cause to slope.... Click for more definitions.
DECLINE definition: 1. a situation in which something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength: 2. If…. Learn more.
noun. declines. The process or result of declining, especially: American Heritage. Similar definitions. A declining or becoming less, smaller, etc.; decay. Webster's New World. A failing of health, etc. Webster's New World. A period of decline. Webster's New World.