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DECLINE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Decline.

How to pronounce decline:

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Decline - as a noun

Change toward something smaller or lower

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminution
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasedecrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conditionstatus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
improvement

A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasedecrement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A downward slope or bend

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declensiondeclinationdeclivitydescentdownslopefall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inclineside
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decline - as a verb

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass uprefuserejectturn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show unwillingness towards

Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reactrespond
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow smaller

Example: "Interest in the project waned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go downwane
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminishfalllessen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go down

Example: "The roof declines here"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fall in value

Example: "The stock market corrected"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correctslump

Inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

Example: "In many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"

Example Sentences

"The decline in sales has affected the company's profits."
"She noticed a decline in the quality of the product."
"There has been a decline in the number of students enrolling in the school."
"The decline of the manufacturing industry has led to job losses."
"They attributed the decline in attendance to the bad weather."
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Word Game Points

Is DECLINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decline is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DECLINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DECLINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decline is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DECLINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DECLINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decline is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DECLINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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