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petering

 

[ หˆpiหtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

diminishing gradually

Peters out refers to something that is diminishing or gradually coming to an end. This term is often used to describe a situation where interest, activity, or effectiveness is slowly declining until it disappears completely. It may apply to various contexts such as conversations, efforts, or even physical resources. For instance, one might say that a group project is petering out when participation decreases over time. To 'peter out' can also imply a loss of momentum or energy in a process.

Synonyms

diminish, dwindle, fade, wane

Examples of usage

  • The team's enthusiasm for the project started petering out after the initial meeting.
  • Interest in the event began to peter out as the date approached.
  • After several months of hard work, motivation is starting to peter out among the volunteers.

Translations

Translations of the word "petering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diminuindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‹เคฐ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachlassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menurun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะตะฝัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธััŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚abnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กฐใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diminuer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disminuir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท azalmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝํ•ด์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู†ุงู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slรกbnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slabnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oslabeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะทะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azalma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disminuir

Etymology

The phrase 'peter out' likely originates from the backdrop of mining terminology, emerging in American English in the 19th century. It originally referred to the gradual decline in the yield of a mine, where resources would become increasingly scarce and eventually cease completely. The term itself is believed to be derived from the name 'Peter,' which is often associated with meanings tied to stability or foundational elements in various cultures. As the phrase transitioned into the broader vernacular, its application expanded to various situations where gradual decline or exhaustion was evident. This metaphorical usage encapsulated the essence of diminishing resources or efforts, gaining popularity in societal interactions and discussions. Over the decades, 'petering out' found its niche in casual conversation, education, and even business contexts, symbolizing the slow fade of energy, enthusiasm, or productivity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,011, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.