weakening
/ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
weak · en · ing
ˈwiːk · ən · ɪŋ
English Definition
n. the process of becoming less strong
Significado en Español
debilitamiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự suy yếu
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Example Sentence
There are signs of a weakening economy.
经济出现了走弱的迹象。
Synonyms
declining
fading
diminishing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “weakening”:
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A
strengthening
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B
decline
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C
reinforcement
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D
fortification
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B — decline.
“weakening” means n. the process of becoming less strong
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The steady ______ of the old iron bridge worried the town engineers.
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A
strengthening
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B
weakening
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C
growth
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D
boosting
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B — weakening.
“weakening” means n. the process of becoming less strong
Common questions about “weakening”
What does “weakening” mean?
weakening — n. the process of becoming less strong. In Chinese: 减弱，削弱.
How do you pronounce “weakening”?
weakening is pronounced /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: weak · en · ing.
How do you use “weakening” in a sentence?
There are signs of a weakening economy. (经济出现了走弱的迹象。)
What are synonyms for “weakening”?
declining, fading, diminishing — all close in meaning to weakening (n. the process of becoming less strong).
Is “weakening” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. weakening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
