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Dwindle vs Lighten - What's the difference?

dwindle | lighten | Related terms |

Dwindle is a related term of lighten.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and lighten

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while lighten is to emit or disclose in, or as if in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.

As verbs the difference between dwindle and lighten

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while lighten is to alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

Dwindle vs Wane - What's the difference?

dwindle | wane | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and wane

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while wane is said of a time period that comes to an end.

As a noun wane is

a gradual diminution in power, value, intensity etc.

Dwindle vs Contract - What's the difference?

dwindle | contract | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and contract

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while contract is to make an agreement or contract; to covenant; to agree; to bargain.

As a noun contract is

an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As an adjective contract is

contracted; affianced; betrothed.

Dwindle vs Ease - What's the difference?

dwindle | ease | Related terms |

Dwindle is a related term of ease.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and ease

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while ease is to proceed with little effort.

As verbs the difference between dwindle and ease

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

As a noun ease is

the state of being comfortable or free from stress.

Dwindle vs Ebb - What's the difference?

dwindle | ebb | Related terms |

Dwindle is a related term of ebb.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and ebb

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while ebb is to cause to flow back.

As verbs the difference between dwindle and ebb

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while ebb is to flow back or recede.

As a noun ebb is

the receding movement of the tide.

As an adjective ebb is

low, shallow.

Dwindle vs Taper - What's the difference?

dwindle | taper | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and taper

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while taper is to diminish gradually.

As a noun taper is

a slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light.

Dwindle vs Slacken - What's the difference?

dwindle | slacken | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dwindle and slacken

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while slacken is to gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack.

Drop vs Dwindle - What's the difference?

drop | dwindle | Synonyms |

Drop is a synonym of dwindle.


In lang=en terms the difference between drop and dwindle

is that drop is to cancel or end a scheduled event, project or course while dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size.

As verbs the difference between drop and dwindle

is that drop is to fall in droplets (of a liquid) while dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size.

As a noun drop

is a small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid.

Dwindle vs Lower - What's the difference?

dwindle | lower | Related terms |

Dwindle is a related term of lower.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and lower

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while lower is to decrease in value, amount, etc.

As verbs the difference between dwindle and lower

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while lower is to let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down or lower can be .

As an adjective lower is

(low).

As an adverb lower is

.

Dwindle vs Alleviate - What's the difference?

dwindle | alleviate | Related terms |

Dwindle is a related term of alleviate.


In lang=en terms the difference between dwindle and alleviate

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

As verbs the difference between dwindle and alleviate

is that dwindle is to decrease, shrink, diminish, reduce in size while alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty.

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