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dwindle

1. diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

“traffic has dwindled to a trickle”

verb

/ˈdwɪnd(ə)l/

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dwindle

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"Over time, their savings will dwindle if they continue to _____ without a budget."

Select three words related to dwindle

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  • fade
  • decrease
  • expand
  • lessen
  • increase
  • grow

Choose the phrase that uses dwindle correctly

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Find a word related to dwindle

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