decline
Prononciation : [dɪˈklaɪn]
Contexte : « change »
(verb) to become less in number or amount. It’s like when fewer kids show up to play at the park as time goes on.
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The number of visitors to the museum has declined this year due to the weather.
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The amount of candy in the jar did not decline because everyone was still eating it.
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Why did the sales decline in the last few months?
Contexte : « refusal »
(verb) to say no to something. Imagine if someone asks you to play a game and you just don’t want to; that’s declining their offer.
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She decided to decline the invitation to the party because she had other plans.
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He did not decline the offer to join the soccer team and excitedly accepted it.
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Did you decline the chance to go on the field trip?
Contexte : « change »
(noun) a decrease in something. Like when the number of blooms on a plant is fewer than before; that’s a decline.
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There was a noticeable decline in the population of certain fish in the river last year.
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There was not a decline in the number of students attending the school; it remained steady.
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What caused the decline in temperatures during the winter?
Contexte : « refusal »
(noun) the act of saying no. If you don't want to go to a friend's birthday party, your decline is your way of saying you won't go.
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Her decline of the job offer surprised everyone at the meeting.
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His acceptance of the position was not a decline; he was very happy to take it.
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What was the reason for her decline to participate in the competition?