Meanings
- shrink; diminishFor an object's length, area, volume, etc. to become smaller than the original.
- decreaseFor an amount or quantity to become smaller than the original.
- diminishFor one's force or power to become smaller than it used to be.
- diminish; decreaseFor a skill, ability, capability, etc., to become worse than it used to be.
- diminish; get worseFor one's financial situation to deteriorate or become worse than it used to be.
- decrease; be shortenedFor a time or period to become shorter.
Examples from Lessons (2)
The amount of chocolate cake left is running lower and lower right now.
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When the news describes the market as having 'cooled down', it usually means that trading volume has decreased and buying pressure has weakened.
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