decline

US /dɪˈklaɪn/

UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

A2TOEIC
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo bend towards the ground
The branches of the tees decline to the ground under the weight of the snow
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To lessen in quality or value
Your health will decline as you age
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A lowering in quality or value
The decline of our currency in another country was predicted
v.t.Transitive VerbTo not accept an invitation or offer; refuse
I will decline the candidacy if it is offered
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of students applying to that college.
v.t.Transitive Verb(In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
In Latin, you must decline nouns to show their case.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
The decline of the noun 'mensa' is shown in the table.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo slope downward.
The path declines sharply after the summit.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A downward slope.
The decline of the hill was very steep.

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