Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Decline.
How to pronounce decline:
US
Decline - as a noun
Change toward something smaller or lower
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminution13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declination14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
improvement20A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decay11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A downward slope or bend
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declension13declination14declivity18descent10downslope15fall7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incline9side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decline - as a verb
Grow worse
Example: "Conditions in the slum worsened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
worsen9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Not accept as true
Example: "He refused to accept what she said"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass uprefuse9reject15turn downHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Show unwillingness towards
Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow smaller
Example: "Interest in the project waned"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go downwane7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is DECLINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decline is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDECLINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DECLINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decline is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECLINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
