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- Dictionarydecline/dɪˈklʌɪn/
verb
- 1. (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease: "the birth rate continued to decline" Similar Opposite
- 2. politely refuse (an invitation or offer): "Caroline declined the coffee" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value: "a serious decline in bird numbers" Similar Opposite
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Definition of decline verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DECLINE definition: 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 2. to refuse: 3. If a noun, pronoun, or adjective…. Learn more.
/dɪˈklaɪn/ [countable, usually singular, uncountable] a continuous decrease in the number, value, quality, etc. of something. decline in something There has been a 5 per cent decline in student numbers. decline of something the decline of seabird populations. a sharp/steep/rapid decline. a steady/gradual decline.
Decline definition: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse. See examples of DECLINE used in a sentence.
1. : to become less in amount. The price of the stock declined. 2. : to tend toward an inferior state or weaker condition. his health declined. Employee morale declined after the layoffs. 3. : to withhold consent. We invited him but he declined. 4. a. of a celestial body : to sink toward setting. the declining sun. b.
The verb decline means refuse to accept, but the noun decline means a downward slope (the opposite of an incline), or a decrease in quality. At the gym, the treadmill has an incline button to control how steep your climb is. Sadly, there's no button for decline, which would be much easier.
DECLINE definition: 1. a situation in which something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength: 2. If…. Learn more.
If you decline something or decline to do something, you politely refuse to accept it or do it.
Jun 2, 2024 · Decline, refuse, forbear, refrain: Decline is gentler than refuse and carries a connotation that the non-acceptance is an acceptable or anticipated option ( decline an invitation) or the result of a considered decision ( the judge declined to grant the motion ).
n. a downward slope; drop; downgrade:[ countable]There's a sharp decline in the road up ahead. a downward movement, such as of prices or population:[ countable]a decline in the stock market. a deterioration, such as in strength:[ countable]a sudden decline in his health.
