dwindle
verb | /dwindle/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to become gradually smaller or less
dwindle
verb | /dwindle/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto become gradually smaller or less
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Synonyms
decreaseshrinkdiminishreduce
Antonyms
increasegrowexpandextend
Examples
"As the evening progressed, the crowd began to dwindle."
"Her savings dwindled after several months without income."
Etymology
origin uncertain; Middle English dwilen “to waste away”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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