English Reference
Idiom idiom

decline in sth


a reduction in the amount, quality, or importance of something.


SIMPLE

“We see a decline in the number of birds this year.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The manager noticed a steady decline in sales after the new competitor opened a store nearby.”

COMPLEX

“Historians often point to the rapid decline in agricultural productivity as a primary cause for the collapse of the ancient civilization.”

Last updated April 22, 2026