English · Word Candidate

decline

/dɪˈklaɪn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: declines · declining · declined

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Downward movement, fall.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển động xuống, rơi

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Noun

Examples

The aircraft went into a sudden decline before the pilot regained control.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dốc xuống, chẳng hạn như của một ngọn đồi hoặc con đường

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Noun

Examples

After taking a right from that turn a decline will come into view.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move downwards, to fall, to drop.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển động xuống, rơi, giảm

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Verb

Examples

The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become weaker or worse.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên yếu hơn hoặc tồi tệ hơn

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Verb

Examples

My health declined in winter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “decline” mean?

Downward movement, fall.

Is “decline” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.