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- Dictionarydecline/dɪˈklʌɪn/
verb
- 1. (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease: "the birth rate continued to decline" Similar Opposite
- 2. politely refuse (an invitation or offer): "Caroline declined the coffee" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value: "a serious decline in bird numbers" Similar Opposite
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DECLINE definition: 1. to gradually become less, worse, or lower: 2. to refuse: 3. If a noun, pronoun, or adjective…. Learn more.
Noun. deterioration, degeneration, decadence, decline mean the falling from a higher to a lower level in quality, character, or vitality. deterioration implies generally the impairment of value or usefulness. the deterioration of the house through neglect.
Decline definition: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse. See examples of DECLINE used in a sentence.
The verb decline means refuse to accept, but the noun decline means a downward slope (the opposite of an incline), or a decrease in quality. At the gym, the treadmill has an incline button to control how steep your climb is. Sadly, there's no button for decline, which would be much easier.
n. 1. The process or result of declining, especially: a. A gradual deterioration, as in numbers, activity, or quality: "overwhelming evidence that fish stocks ... are in decline" (Jonathan Bocknek). b. A downward movement or fall, as in price. c. A deterioration of health: the patient's rapid decline.
If you decline something or decline to do something, you politely refuse to accept it or do it.
Definition of decline verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DECLINE definition: 1. a situation in which something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength: 2. If…. Learn more.
Noun. Filter. verb. declined, declines, declining. To refuse, esp. in a formally polite way. I must decline your offer. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To bend, turn, or slope downward or aside. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To bend downward; droop. Boughs declining toward the ground. American Heritage.
Decline definition: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse. See examples of DECLINE used in a sentence.