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IELTS word

diminish

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/verb

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English definition

to become smaller, weaker, or less important

Common phrases / collocations

  1. gradually diminish
  2. diminish in value
  3. diminish the impact

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The block of ice diminished in the warm sun.

  2. 2.

    Public interest gradually diminished.

  3. 3.

    Better insulation can diminish heat loss.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A block of ice becomes smaller as it melts in warm sunlight.
to become smaller, weaker, or less important
1ice in sunlight
2smaller block
large ice block→slowly gets smaller