Dwindled

/ˈdwɪndəld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of dwindle; the state after something has gradually become smaller or fewer.

Etymology

Regular past tense formation of 'dwindle' using the -ed suffix, indicating a completed action of reduction.

Kelly Says

Using 'dwindled' in past tense emphasizes that something once substantial is now noticeably smaller—like when a full cookie jar has dwindled to just crumbs by the week's end.

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