🇬🇧🇨🇳 diminish - 减少 : English Lesson

Meaning of "diminish" ("减少"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Diminish" is a verb that means to reduce in size, importance, or intensity. It can refer to making something smaller or less significant, or it can describe something that naturally decreases over time.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The pile of cookies started to diminish as soon as the kids arrived.

His interest in the book began to diminish when he found out it had no pictures.

Her enthusiasm for the movie began to diminish when she realized it was a documentary about paint drying.

Her worry about the test began to diminish after she studied all night.

My enthusiasm for school diminishes every Monday morning.

A boy held a small candle by the window. Wind would diminish the flame; the candle wax would diminish as it burned. His fear seemed to diminish with every soft glow. When the last light began to diminish, he smiled and steadied the flame until dawn, happy that his courage did not diminish.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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