easy
Attendance began to decline after the storm.
What does Decline mean?
To decrease over time.
Dictionary definition
To become less in amount, quality, or strength.
Example sentences
Decline in a sentence
medium
Plants may decline without enough water.
hard
The graph shows whether the numbers rise or decline over time.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice decline in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Decline
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does decline mean?
Decline means To decrease over time.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to decline?
The choice "decrease" is closest in meaning because decline means to decrease over time.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for decline?
The choice "increase" is a strong contrast because decline means to decrease over time.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Decline
Voice settings
Sounds like
dih · klyn · strongest beat: klyn
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordDecline.
Partverb.
MeaningDecline means To decrease over time.
ExampleExample: Attendance began to decline after the storm.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · klyn
- Strongest beat
- klyn
- Ending
- klyn
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on klyn.
Your turn
Say Decline
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced decline.
Synonyms
Words like Decline
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice decline synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Attendance began to decline after the rain started," then compare close word choices. Practice decline synonyms.
Word family
Decline word family
Base word
decline
verb
decline
Base form of decline.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Decline and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice DECLINE” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice DECLINE
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with DECLINE
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice DECLINE
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes DECLINE.
Practice DECLINE
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words