dwindle

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dwindle' means to become less or decrease steadily, like when your gas tank starts to run low after a long drive.

Examples in Different Contexts

In publishing, 'dwindle' might express diminishing interest in a genre or topic. An editor might note, 'The popularity of vampire novels has dwindled in recent years.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The available storage on our main server has been reducing at an alarming rate. We need to devise a solution quickly.

Response:

I also noticed our cloud storage has started to dwindle. Let's consider data compression or an upgrade.

Creative

Scenario:

I feel like our team is having a creative block. Perhaps we should explore new sources of inspiration.

Response:

I agree, it seems like our creative energy is dwindling. Maybe a team building activity would inspire us?