Synonyms for
Declines
Definition
to become smaller, weaker, or less important
Synonyms & similar words
fall
descent
declension
godown
passup
slump
correct
decline
improvement
worsen
accept
refuse
wane
downslope
reject
declivity
ascent
turndown
decay
diminution
better
declination
decrease
diminish
weaken
reduce
subside
wan
falter
dwindle
ebb
sink
slump
droop
dip
sag
wane
flag
languish
atrophy
decay
fade
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- declines sharply
- declines steadily
- declines significantly
- declines rapidly
- declines further
- declines by
- declines to
Word family
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.
Example sentences
- The price of the toy declined after the holiday season.
- The number of trees in the forest declines each year due to deforestation.
- The athlete's performance declined after the injury.
- The popularity of the band declined after their lead singer left.
- 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.