Grade 9

tapered

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(ta-pered) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. gradually becoming thinner or narrower.

Example Sentence

The symptoms gradually tapered after he started taking the medicine.

More Example Sentences

Her dress tapered towards the bottom.

Synonyms

narrowed; pointed; reduced

Antonyms

widened; expanded; thickened

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Rhymes

  • papered
  • tapered
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