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on the decline
/ɒn ðə dɪˈklaɪn/
decreasing or worsening
The company's profits are on the decline.
The company's profits are decreasing.
general
in a state of gradual decrease or deterioration
The population of this town is on the decline.
The population of this town is gradually decreasing.
His health has been on the decline for years.
His health has been worsening for years.
This phrase is often used to describe trends in business, health, or social conditions.
Collocations
on the declinedecreasing or worsening
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'on the decline' to describe a gradual decrease in something, such as profits, health, or population.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'on' with the noun 'decline,' which comes from the Latin 'declinare,' meaning 'to bend down.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe negative trends.
Word Breakdown
on
in a state of
prepositionthe
specific instance
articledecline
a gradual decrease or deterioration
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