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Decline

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Meanings of Decline

Verb

  • To go down or fall.
  • To get weaker or worse.
  • To bend down or make something go down.
  • To make something smaller or less.
  • To turn away from something.
  • To say no to an offer.

Noun

  • A downward movement or fall.
  • A slope that goes down, like a hill or a road.
  • When something gets weaker or less.
  • When something becomes less active or smaller.
  • The act of saying no to something.

Explanation of the word: Decline

Decline means to say no to something or to get smaller. Like if you don't want a cookie, you can decline it.

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Translations for the word: Decline

hindi
अस्वीकृति

asweekriti

कम करना

kam karna

नहीं कहना

nahi kehna

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Decline

What does 'decline' mean?
The word 'decline' means to say no to something or to get smaller or weaker.
How do you pronounce 'decline'?
You pronounce 'decline' like this: dih-klyn.
What is the origin of the word 'decline'?
The word 'decline' comes from the Latin word 'declinare', which means to bend down or to turn away.
What is the meaning of 'decline' in Hindi?
The word 'decline' in Hindi is 'अस्वीकृति' (Aswīkṛti).