declining
Pronunciation: [dɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ]
Word
Context: “change”
(verb) to become less or smaller over time. When something is declining, it means it is not as strong or big as it used to be, like when a tree loses its leaves in fall.
Example
The number of people attending the event is declining each year.
Example
The population of the city is not declining; it is actually increasing.
Example
Why do you think the sales figures are declining this quarter?
Context: “refuse”
(verb) to say no to something. When you are declining an offer, it means you are politely turning it down.
Example
I am declining the invitation to the party because I have other plans.
Example
She is not declining the offer; she is very excited to accept it.
Example
Are you going to decline the job offer they gave you?
Context: “condition”
(adjective) becoming worse or in a bad state. Something that is in a declining condition is not doing well, like a once-beautiful building that is now falling apart.
Example
The declining condition of the playground makes it unsafe for children.
Example
This park is not in a declining condition; it has been well-maintained.
Example
Is the company’s financial situation declining compared to last year?
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