dwindles

Meanings

• Verb

  To become smaller or less, especially gradually.

  - "The population of the village dwindled over the years."
  - "His fortune dwindled as he grew older."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dwindles
middles , biddles , piddles

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Variants

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dwindle , dwindled , dwindles , dwindling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to grow thin' or 'to decrease in size'. Derived from Old English 'dwindan', 'to twist, turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dwindling herd' is used to describe a declining population.

2. The word 'dwindle' is often used in the context of money and wealth.

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Related Concepts

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1. decline: A gradual reduction in size, importance, or quality.

2. wane: To decrease or lessen in force, power, or intensity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dwindling' is often used to describe the decline of a society or civilization, such as in H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine'.

How to Memorize "dwindles"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a graph showing a gradual decrease in numbers or size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a shrinking object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dwindles, like sand through the hourglass, fades away.'

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