decline over

/dɪˈklaɪn ˈoʊvər/

to decrease gradually over time

The company's profits declined over the past five years.

The company's profits decreased gradually over the past five years.

Finance

formal

to decrease gradually over a period of time

The stock market declined over the quarter due to economic uncertainty.

The stock market decreased gradually over the quarter due to economic uncertainty.

His health declined over the years as he neglected regular check-ups.

His health decreased gradually over the years as he neglected regular check-ups.

Often used in financial, economic, or health contexts to describe a gradual decrease.

Collocations

decline over timea gradual decrease over a perioddecline over the yearsa gradual decrease over a long period

to decrease rapidly

to decrease at a consistent rate

In financial contexts, 'decline over' is often used to describe trends in stock prices, profits, or economic indicators.

This phrase is typically used in formal or professional settings, not in casual conversation.

Combination of 'decline' (to decrease) and 'over' (indicating a period of time).

Commonly used in formal contexts such as finance, economics, and health to describe a gradual reduction.

decline

to decrease

root

over

indicating a period of time

preposition

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