decline
/dəˈklɑɪn/decline
VERBDefinition of decline
If something declines, it goes down in number, quality, slope, or value.
Example: The Australian dollar has declined 3% against the Euro.
If someone declines an offer, they do not accept it.
Example: We asked Josh to come with us to the restaurant, but he declined.
A decline happens when the number, quality, slope, or value of something goes down.
Example: There has been a 3% decline in the Australian dollar against the Euro.
A decline is a hill or line that goes down.
Example: The truck crashed after picking up too much speed on the decline.
decline
EXAMPLESExamples of decline
The Australian dollar has declined 3% against the Euro.
Example sentenceThe number of students studying foreign languages continues to decline.
Example sentenceWe asked Josh to come with us to the restaurant, but he declined.
Example sentenceThere has been a 3% decline in the Australian dollar against the Euro.
Example sentenceEvery year we see a larger decline in the number of students studying foreign languages.
Example sentencedecline
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