Dwindles

/ˈdwɪndəlz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of dwindle; something gradually becomes smaller or decreases.

Etymology

Regular conjugation of 'dwindle' in present tense with the -s suffix for third person singular subjects (he/she/it dwindles).

Kelly Says

The present tense 'dwindles' is useful for describing things happening right now—like how a population of endangered animals dwindles each year due to habitat loss.

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