Dwindling

Pronunciation: /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/

Definitions of dwindling

verb to diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

Example Sentences

A1 The water supply is dwindling in the desert.

A2 The population of the small town is dwindling due to lack of job opportunities.

B1 The company's profits have been dwindling over the past few years.

B2 The support for the political party is dwindling as more scandals come to light.

C1 The once thriving industry is now dwindling, unable to keep up with technological advancements.

C2 The artist's popularity has been dwindling in recent years, despite their early success.

Examples of dwindling in a Sentence

formal The company's profits have been dwindling steadily over the past few quarters.

informal Our savings are dwindling fast, we need to cut back on expenses.

slang I can't believe how quickly my energy is dwindling after that workout.

figurative Her hopes of winning were dwindling as the competition grew stronger.

Grammatical Forms of dwindling

• past tense: dwindled
• plural: dwindlings
• comparative: more dwindling
• superlative: most dwindling
• present tense: dwindle
• future tense: will dwindle
• perfect tense: have dwindled
• continuous tense: is dwindling
• singular: dwindling
• positive degree: dwindling
• infinitive: to dwindle
• gerund: dwindling
• participle: dwindling

Origin and Evolution of dwindling

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dwindling' originated from the Middle English word 'dwindlen' which came from the Old English word 'dwīnan' meaning 'to waste away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dwindling' has retained its original meaning of gradually diminishing or shrinking in size, quantity, or importance.