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declining

Pronunciation: [dɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ]

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Learn how to use declining in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce declining

Pronunciation: [dɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ]

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