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Diminish

🇬🇧 UK //dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ// 🇺🇸 US //dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ//

Meaning of Diminish

To reduce in size, amount, or importance.

In simple words: To make something smaller or less important.

Diminish in a sentence

• The new law will help diminish traffic congestion in the city.
• The medication may diminish the symptoms of the disease.
• As time passed, her enthusiasm for the project began to diminish.
• Negative feedback can sometimes diminish a person's confidence.
• The organization aims to diminish poverty levels in the area.

How to use Diminish

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often describes reduction in size, quality, or importance.

Grammar pattern

diminish + object

Memory hint

Think of 'diminish' as 'dim' + 'nish', like making a light less bright.

Related words

Collocations with Diminish

• diminish returns
• diminish the impact
• diminish concerns

Synonyms for Diminish

• reduce
• lessen
• decrease
• curtail
• dwindle

Opposites of Diminish

• increase
• augment
• amplify

Common mistakes with Diminish

• Confused with 'diminutive', which means small in size.
• Incorrectly used in passive voice; diminish does not typically take a passive form.
• Mixing up with 'eliminate', which means to completely remove.

Frequently asked questions about Diminish

What does Diminish mean?

To make something smaller or less important.

What is the definition of Diminish?

To reduce in size, amount, or importance.

How do you use Diminish in a sentence?

The new law will help diminish traffic congestion in the city.

Can you give another example of Diminish?

The medication may diminish the symptoms of the disease.

What are synonyms for Diminish?

Common alternatives include reduce, lessen, decrease, curtail, dwindle.

What is the opposite of Diminish?

Opposite meanings include increase, augment, amplify.

What words go with Diminish?

It commonly pairs with diminish returns, diminish the impact, diminish concerns.

What are common mistakes when using Diminish?

Confused with 'diminutive', which means small in size. Incorrectly used in passive voice; diminish does not typically take a passive form. Mixing up with 'eliminate', which means to completely remove.

How do you pronounce Diminish?

US: //dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ//, UK: //dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Diminish?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often describes reduction in size, quality, or importance.

What CEFR level is Diminish?

"Diminish" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.