Dwindle and Dive

Dwindle

Dwindle verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Dive and dwindle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dive" instead a verb "Dwindle".

Nearby Word: dwindling

Dive

Dive verb - To go to a lower level especially abruptly.
Usage example: sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed

Dwindle and dive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Dive".

Nearby Words: dived, diver, diving
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