Definition of 'decline'

Noun

1. change toward something smaller or lower
      Synonyms: diminution
2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
      Synonyms: declination
      Antonyms: improvement melioration
3. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
      Synonyms: decay
4. a downward slope or bend
      Synonyms: descent declivity fall declination declension downslope
      Antonyms: ascent acclivity rise raise climb upgrade

Verb

1. grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened"
      Synonyms: worsen
      Antonyms: better improve ameliorate meliorate
2. refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality"
      Synonyms: refuse reject pass up turn down
      Antonyms: accept take have
3. show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike"
      Synonyms: refuse
      Antonyms: accept consent go for
4. grow smaller; "Interest in the project waned"
      Synonyms: go down wane
5. go down; "The roof declines here"
6. go down in value; "the stock market corrected"; "prices slumped"
      Synonyms: slump correct
7. inflect for number, gender, case, etc., "in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"

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