Dwindle and Long

Dwindle

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

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

Nearby Word: dwindling

Long

Long verb - Desire strongly or persistently.

Dwindle and long are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dwindle" instead a verb "Long".

Nearby Word: longed

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • In the process of pursuing the necessary MacGuffins and dodging mooks, the ranks of our heroes dwindle, but they lay down their lives willingly, knowing that as long as the plan succeeds everything will be put back... including them.
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