decline

What is the Definition of decline?

Noun:

1. change toward something smaller or lower
2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state
3. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
4. a downward slope or bend

Verb:

1. grow worse
2. refuse to accept
3. show unwillingness towards
4. grow smaller
5. go down
6. go down in value
7. inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

Other meanings of decline (synonyms, cognates).