declining
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.becoming smaller, fewer, or less successful over time.
v.gradually decreasing in number, quality, or importance. Often used in continuous tenses to describe a current trend.
Simple“The number of people living in the village has been declining for years.”
In context“The manufacturing sector has been declining steadily since the late nineties, leading to significant economic shifts in the northern provinces.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.politely refusing an offer, invitation, or request.
v.politely refusing to accept or do something. This sense is more formal than 'refusing' or 'saying no'.
Simple“She is declining the job offer because she wants to stay in her current city.”
In context“By declining the invitation to the gala, the ambassador sent a subtle but clear message of disapproval regarding the new policy.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of becoming weaker or less important.
n.the process of gradual deterioration or a downward trend in strength, health, or value.
Simple“The declining of his health was a worry for the whole family.”
In context“The rapid declining of the currency's value forced the central bank to intervene with emergency measures.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to describe something that is currently losing value or power.
adj.describing a state of gradual reduction or deterioration; typically placed before a noun.
Simple“The company is struggling to survive in a declining market.”
In context“The declining birth rate has prompted the government to reconsider its long-term social security and pension strategies.”
“Instead of declining smoothly, its total energy output flattened for about 20 days—the first time this kind of extended plateau has been seen in one of these X-ray flash supernovae.”
“Declining a vaccination is linked to an increased risk of developing the illness the vaccine is designed to prevent.”