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Dwindling Definition & Meaning

dwindling
adjective
  1. gradually decreasing until little remains
noun
  1. a becoming gradually less; "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family"

"Dwindling" in song lyrics

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  • "Now he's idling - his time is dwindling"
    Sage Francis — Bridle

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Frequently asked questions

What does dwindling mean?
gradually decreasing until little remains a becoming gradually less; "there is no greater sadness that the dwindling away of a family"
What part of speech is dwindling?
Dwindling is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does dwindling have?
Dwindling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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