Opposite Of Grow, Antonyms of Grow (Example Sentences)

Type: Verb

Meaning/Definition of grow: Verb referring to the act of increasing in size, quantity, or intensity; developing or maturing over time.

What is the Opposite of grow?

The Opposite of grow is shrink.

Other Opposites of grow:

Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of grow:

• ax
• back
• belittle
• cut
• decline
• decrease
• derogate
• detract
• diminish
• lessen
• make smaller
• miniaturize
• minimize
• reduce
• scale down
• underbid
• wane

Example Sentences Using Opposites of Grow:

1. The plant began to shrink due to lack of water.
2. The company’s profits started to decrease after the economic downturn.
3. The popularity of the trend began to diminish over time.
4. The economy started to contract as businesses closed down.
5. They had to reduce their expenses to stay within the budget.
6. The number of participants in the event dwindled as the day went on.
7. The demand for the product began to decline
8. The flowers in the garden started to wither due to lack of sunlight.
9. The illness caused his strength to weaken
10. As the day went by, the sunlight waned and it became darker.

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