Dictionary Entry
dwindle
verbFind the meaning of the word dwindle, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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To gradually become smaller or less.
Example Sentence
As the days grew shorter, the amount of daylight began to dwindle.
Usage Note
Use this word when describing how something is getting smaller or less over time, like supplies running low, a crowd thinning out, or hope fading away.