Diminishes Meaning in English
word · lemma: diminish
dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz
di-MIN-ish-iz
dɪmˈɪnɪʃɪz
di-MIN-ish-iz
Definition
To make something become smaller, less important, or weaker. It is often used for amounts, importance, strength, or effect.
Usage & Nuances
A formal verb, mainly used in writing or formal speech. Common with words like 'risk', 'value', 'strength', 'importance'. Not used with people. Don't confuse with 'decrease' (amount) or 'reduce' (amount/size).
Spanish: disminuir - reducirPortuguese (BR): diminuir - reduzirPortuguese (PT): diminuir - reduzirChinese (Simplified): 减少 - 缩小Chinese (Traditional): 減少 - 縮小Hindi: कम होता है - घटता हैArabic: يقلل - ينقصBengali: কমে যায় - হ্রাস পায় - ক্ষীণ হয়ে যায়Russian: уменьшается - ослабеваетJapanese: 減少する - 弱まるVietnamese: giảm dần - suy yếuKorean: 줄어들다 - 약해지다Turkish: azalır - küçülür - zayıflarUrdu: کم ہوتا ہے - گھٹتا ہےIndonesian: berkurang - melemah
Example Sentences
The light diminishes as the sun sets.
basic
His pain diminishes after he takes medicine.
basic
The sound diminishes as you walk away.
basic
The excitement always diminishes after the first week.
natural
If the noise diminishes, we can start the meeting.
natural
Her influence in the company slowly diminishes over time.
natural