Meaning Of The Word Decline

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What's The Definition Of Decline?

decline
variable noun: If there is a decline in something, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or quality.
verb: If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
verb: If you decline something or decline to do something, you politely refuse to accept it or do it.

decline in American English
to bend, turn, or slope downward or aside
intransitive verb: to express courteous refusal; refuse
noun: a downward slope; declivity
transitive verb: to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse

decline in British English
verb: to refuse to do or accept (something), esp politely

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