Synonyms for

Declines

Verb / dɪˈklaɪnz / Another word for declines — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become smaller, weaker, or less important

Synonyms & similar words

worsen reject declivity wane improvement downslope accept decline better ascent declination descent refuse correct fall diminution slump decay declension decrease diminish weaken reduce subside wan falter dwindle ebb sink slump droop dip sag wane flag languish atrophy decay fade

Synonyms by register

Formal

diminishes lessens reduces wanes

Informal

drops falls goes down dips

Literary

ebbs subsides fades

Antonyms

increases rises grows improves ascends expands surges

Common collocations

  • declines sharply
  • declines steadily
  • declines significantly
  • declines rapidly
  • declines further
  • declines by
  • declines to

Word family

noun decline
verb decline
adjective declining
adverb declinatory

Usage note

The word 'declines' can refer to a decrease in quantity, quality, or strength. It is often used in contexts like economic trends, health status, or popularity.

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Example sentences

  1. The price of the toy declined after the holiday season.
  2. The number of trees in the forest declines each year due to deforestation.
  3. The athlete's performance declined after the injury.
  4. The popularity of the band declined after their lead singer left.
  5. The quality of the product declined after the company was sold.

Quotes

  • The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender.
  • We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
  • It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

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