decline
Meaning
A decline refers to a gradual decrease in quality, quantity, or importance of something over time.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "decline" with "refusal"; while "decline" can mean to reject something, it primarily refers to a decrease.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Over
the
past
year
,
the
bakery
on
my
street
has
seen
a
clear
decline
in
customers
,
especially
during
weekdays
.
The
owner
says
people
now
buy
bread
from
supermarkets
because
they
are
cheaper
and
more
convenient
.
Although
the
staff
tried
new
pastries
and
a
loyalty
card
,
the
shop
has
stayed
quiet
most
afternoons
.
They
plan
to
open
earlier
on
weekends
and
offer
small
discounts
to
try
to
bring
regulars
back
.
Common Phrases
economic decline
sharp decline
significant decline
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