What is another word for become less?

Pronunciation: [bɪkˌʌm lˈɛs] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "become less," including decrease, diminish, dwindle, wane, subside, abate, lessen, reduce, fade, ebb, lose intensity and recede. These words all convey a sense of something decreasing in quantity, intensity or strength. For instance, the intensity of a storm may decrease as it passes over an area. The amount of time someone spends on their phone may dwindle, or lessen, when they are busy with other tasks. The use of synonyms can help to vary your writing and avoid repetition, while still conveying the same meaning.

What are the hypernyms for Become less?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Become less

  • Now that I can edit the whole thing on AVID and edit the whole thing on tape, maybe I will do the next digitally, because maybe the quality will become less obvious between tape and film.
    Michael Apted
  • Left-wing politicians take away your liberty in the name of children and of fighting poverty, while right-wing politicians do it in the name of family values and fighting drugs. Either way, government gets bigger and you become less free.
    Harry Browne
  • The good thing about getting older is that, as you become less attractive, so you have less desire to go out and conquer everyone you see.
    Julian Clary
  • Our society has gotten to the point where we might soon become less and less shocked by any kind of violence.
    Stanley Crouch
  • One of the reasons people stop learning is that they become less and less willing to risk failure.
    John W. Gardner

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