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Taper – dictionary definition or meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Taper‘ Let us understand more about this word. 

Taper [ tey-per ]

What is this word’s grammar?

The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.

Does the word have a past tense? What is it?

Yes, the past form of the word is tapered.

What is the meaning of the word?

Word of the day-Taper

1. Decrease
2. To grow gradually lean
3. Wind-down
4. Thin out

How is the word pronounced in popular languages?

1. Hindi – Ghatna

2. Spanish – Afilar

3. French – Cône

4. Mandarin – Zhuīdù

How to use this word in a sentence?

1. She blushed and declined, and, with the refusal on her very lips, fished it out with her taper fingers.

2. I suppose it to have been large, for, with the help of the feeble taper, I could scarcely distinguish the walls

3. One by one the delicate candle flames sprang from the taper and a soft light illumined the pale rich chamber.

4. After that time, it is my hope that things will taper off a bit.

5. Its knuckles were dimpled like a baby’s, the fingers taper and beautifully formed, and the nails perfect.

What are some synonyms of the word of the day?

Some synonyms of the word are:

abate, dwindle, lessen, recede, subside, bate, close, diminish, drain, fade, narrow, reduce, rescind, thin, wane, weaken, etc.

What are some antonyms of the word of the day?

Some antonyms of the word are:

enlarge, extend, grow, increase, rise, expand, raise, strengthen, etc

Quotation:

I go to the gym every day. That tends to taper off when I’m at a tournament. During tournaments, I’m not trying to build fitness. I’m simply trying to keep away any kind of tension. I go for long walks to clear my head.

Viswanathan Anand

Social Example:

Rain chances remain high late this evening but will taper off after midnight. Heavy rainfall is the main threat with continued flash flooding in some areas. #txwx pic.twitter.com/KsUPQZQLhK

— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) June 1, 2021

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