verb · Easy SAT word

    Decline

    drop; grow worse

    Decline in a sentence

    His health began to decline after the illness.

    Synonyms for decline

    • decrease
    • worsen
    • deteriorate

    Antonyms for decline

    • increase
    • improve
    • enhance

    Practice decline on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like decline appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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