adj

declining

dih-KLEYE-nihng

adj

Becoming weaker, smaller, or worse.

"The charity relies on donations to support people with declining health."

"The region has struggled with a declining population for decades."

How to Use Declining

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGetting worse, smaller, or weaker over time.

Common pairings

declining health declining population declining sales

declinings plural

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The charity relies on donations to support people with _____ health.

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