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dwindling

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Adj — Steadily becoming smaller or less.

How to use dwindling

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dwindling supplies dwindling numbers dwindling resources

Etymology

From "dwindle," which comes from Old English dwīnan, "to fade away" or "waste."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dwindling” mean?

The word “dwindling” means steadily becoming smaller or less. In plain terms, steadily getting smaller, fewer, or weaker over time.

How do you use “dwindling” in a sentence?

Here is “dwindling” used in a sentence: “The charity relies on a dwindling number of volunteers.”

What part of speech is “dwindling”?

Depending on how it is used, “dwindling” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “dwindling” come from?

The word “dwindling” comes from Old English. From "dwindle," which comes from Old English dwīnan, "to fade away" or "waste.".

How many meanings does “dwindling” have?

“Dwindling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: steadily becoming smaller or less.

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