decline

/dɪklˈa‍ɪn/

/dɪˈkɫaɪn/

[verb] [noun]

to decline

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

synonyms : worsen

antonyms : better

show unwillingness towards

synonyms : refuse

antonyms : accept

to reject an offer, request, or invitation

synonyms : pass up

refuse

reject

turn down

antonyms : accept

to reduce in amount, size, intensity, etc.

synonyms : go down

wane

(grammar) to inflect or state the different forms of a noun, pronoun or adjective according to gender, number, etc.

to move down

go down in value

synonyms : correct

slump

Decline

[NOUN]

change toward something smaller or lower

synonyms : diminution

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

synonyms : declination

antonyms : improvement

a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

synonyms : decay

a downward slope or bend

synonyms : declension

antonyms : ascent

Examples

1. The company's profits had been declining for years, but after the latest financial crisis, they hit rock bottom.

2. With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.

3. The product line is becoming yesterday's man in the market, and sales are declining rapidly.

4. The company's profits have been declining for months, but the CEO only started to take notice after the stock price dropped significantly.

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