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dwindled

 

[ หˆdwin(d)ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gradual decrease

To dwindle means to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength. It often implies a slow and steady reduction over time, which contrasts sharply with a sudden loss. This word is often used to describe resources, populations, or even personal vitality. The term suggests that something is fading away or diminishing, resulting in a lessened state or condition.

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, shrink, wane.

Examples of usage

  • The water supply dwindled during the drought.
  • His enthusiasm for the project dwindled as obstacles arose.
  • Numbers of the species have dwindled due to habitat loss.

Translations

Translations of the word "dwindled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diminuiu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschwunden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyusut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmniejszyล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ›ๅฐ‘ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diminuรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disminuyรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azaldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค„์–ด๋“ค์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุถุงุกู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poklesl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klesol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅฐ‘ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmanjลกal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minnka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะนะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azaldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disminuyรณ

Etymology

The word 'dwindled' comes from the Middle English 'dwindlen', which is a frequentative verb form of the word 'dwind', itself derived from the Old English 'dwindan', meaning 'to waste away or to fall away'. The roots of 'dwindan' trace back to the Proto-Germanic *dwindลnฤ…, which meant to 'waste' or 'dwindle'. Over time, the term evolved in usage, capturing the essence of diminishing in size or quantity. By the 15th century, 'dwindle' had become commonly used in English literature and conversation to describe the decline of various entities, not just physical objects but also more abstract concepts like hope or friendship. Today, it maintains its strong connection to the idea of gradual loss or reduction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,713, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.