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Declining.
Declining - as a noun
Change toward something smaller or lower
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A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
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A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
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A downward slope or bend
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Declining - as a verb
Grow worse
Example: "Conditions in the slum worsened"
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Not accept as true
Example: "He refused to accept what she said"
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Show unwillingness towards
Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"
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Grow smaller
Example: "Interest in the project waned"
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Go down
Example: "The roof declines here"
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Inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
Example: "In many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"
Example Sentences
"The declining population of the town is a cause for concern."
"The declining sales of the company led to layoffs."
"She made a declining gesture to indicate she was not interested."
"The declining health of the patient required immediate medical attention."
"His declining mental abilities became apparent as he aged."
Word Game Points
Is DECLINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, declining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECLINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DECLINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, declining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECLINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DECLINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, declining is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECLINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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