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diminish

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become smaller or less in size, amount, or intensity.

Example: As the sun set, the light began to diminish.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The new law will diminish the amount of pollution in the city.

diminishing

IPA: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Becoming smaller in size, amount, or importance.

Example: The diminishing light made it hard to see the path ahead.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming smaller or less in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The diminishing of natural resources is a serious concern for the environment.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller or less in amount, importance, or intensity.

Example: The sunlight was diminishing as the day turned into night.

diminutive

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/

KK: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is very small or tiny in size. It can also refer to a grammatical suffix that shows smallness or conveys a sense of affection or familiarity.

Example: The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in her hands.

noun

Definition: A word or suffix that indicates something is small or a person who is very small in size.

Example: The word 'kitten' is a diminutive form of 'cat'.

diminutively

IPA: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv.li/

KK: /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes something seem smaller or less important.

Example: She spoke diminutively about her achievements, as if they were not significant.

dimly

IPA: /ˈdɪmli/

KK: /dɪmli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not bright or clear; with little light.

Example: The room was dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.

dimmest

IPA: /ˈdɪmɪst/

KK: /dɪmɪst/

adjective

Definition: The least bright or having the lowest level of light.

Example: In the dimmest corner of the room, I could barely see anything.

dimmish

IPA: /ˈdɪmɪʃ/

KK: /ˈdɪmɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Not very bright; having a low level of light or brightness.

Example: The room was dimmish, making it hard to read the book.

dimpliest

IPA: /ˈdɪmplɪst/

KK: /ˈdɪmplɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having many small, shallow indentations or dimples; the most dimpled appearance.

Example: The dimpliest surface of the fruit made it look very appealing.

dint

IPA: /dɪnt/

KK: /dɪnt/

noun

Definition: A mark or hollow made by pressure or impact on a surface, or the force used to achieve something.

Example: She made a dint in the metal with her hammer.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a mark or indentation in a surface by applying force.

Example: He used a hammer to dint the metal sheet.

directest

IPA: /dɪˈrɛktɪst/

KK: /dɪˈrɛktɪst/

adjective

Definition: The form of an adjective that describes something as being the closest or most straightforward in a particular direction or manner.

Example: She took the directest route to the airport to avoid traffic.

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