peter
word
/ˈpitɝ/
PEE-dur
/pˈiːtɐ/
PEE-tuh
Definition
To slowly decrease, weaken, or come to an end, often used in the phrase 'peter out.'
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used as 'peter out' in informal or neutral conversation. Rare as a standalone verb. Describes energy, resources, enthusiasm, or events that gradually end or fade. Not used for sudden stops.
Spanish: desvanecerse - disminuir gradualmentePortuguese (BR): desaparecer gradualmente - diminuir aos poucosPortuguese (PT): desaparecer gradualmente - diminuir aos poucosChinese (Simplified): 逐渐消失 - 逐渐减少Chinese (Traditional): 逐漸消失 - 逐漸減少Hindi: धीरे-धीरे समाप्त होना - कम होनाArabic: يَخْتَفِي تدريجياً - يَقِلّ تدريجياًBengali: ধীরে ধীরে শেষ হওয়া - কমে আসাRussian: постепенно сходить на нет - иссякатьJapanese: だんだん消えていく - 徐々になくなるVietnamese: dần dần tàn lụi - yếu dần rồi hếtKorean: 점차 사라지다 - 서서히 줄어들다Turkish: yavaş yavaş sona ermek - azalarak bitmekUrdu: آہستہ آہستہ ختم ہونا - کمزور پڑناIndonesian: berangsur-angsur memudar - perlahan-lahan habis
Example Sentences
After an hour, the campfire began to peter out.
basic
The party started strong but then petered out.
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Their excitement for the project petered out over time.
basic
The conversation kind of petered out after a while and we just left.
natural
Her interest just petered out, so she stopped coming.
natural
Plans for the new park petered out once the funding dried up.
natural