Pronunciation: /ˈteɪpər/
noun a gradual decrease in thickness or width
A1 I bought a taper candle for the dinner table.
A2 She used a taper to light the fire in the fireplace.
B1 The taper on the candle was long and thin.
B2 The taper of the tree trunk indicated its age.
C1 The taper of the road led us to the mountain peak.
C2 The taper of the conversation hinted at deeper issues.
verb to diminish or decrease gradually
A1 I taper my pencil to make it sharp.
A2 She tapers her hair to create layers.
B1 The road tapers off into a narrow path.
B2 The river tapers as it flows towards the sea.
C1 The conversation slowly tapered off as people started leaving.
C2 The company decided to taper their production to meet the reduced demand.
formal The doctor advised the patient to gradually taper off the medication to avoid any adverse effects.
informal I'm going to taper my workout routine to prevent any injuries.
slang I need to taper my spending this month and save some money.
figurative As the conversation continued, his voice began to taper off into a whisper.
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