diminish
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
English C1 · AdvancedverbChange
diminish (verb) means to become smaller or less important.
Persian: کاهش یافتن، کم شدن
Meaning of diminish
| Word | diminish |
|---|---|
| Definition | to become smaller or less important |
| Persian | کاهش یافتن، کم شدن |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
The pain gradually diminished.
درد به تدریج کم شد.
Synonyms of diminish
lessen, decrease
Opposites of diminish
Common phrases with diminish
- diminish the value
- gradually diminish
- diminishing returns
Related English words
decreaseto become smaller or to make something smaller · B1increaseto become bigger or to make something bigger · B1deteriorateto become worse · C1exacerbateto make a bad situation worse · C1fluctuateto change often, rising and falling · C1mitigateto make something less harmful or serious · C1obsoleteno longer used because something newer exists · C1reinforceto make something stronger · C1
Questions about diminish
What does diminish mean?
diminish (verb) means to become smaller or less important.
What is the Persian meaning of diminish?
diminish means کاهش یافتن، کم شدن in Persian.
What level is the word diminish?
diminish is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for diminish?
Words close in meaning to diminish include lessen, decrease.
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