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tapers Definition and Meaning in English (tapers definition)

verb
Synonyms:narrowsdiminisheslessens
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Tapers definition: To gradually diminish in width, thickness, or intensity towards one end, often used in the third person singular present tense.

Definitions of Tapers

  1. 1verb

    To gradually diminish in width, thickness, or intensity towards one end, often used in the third person singular present tense.

  2. 2noun

    Small, slender candles, or wicks, typically used for lighting or as a source of light.

Example Sentences

“The path tapers as it approaches the mountain.”

“The column tapers towards the top.”

“She lit the tapers on the birthday cake.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetaper
past participletapered
present participletapering
nountaper

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Tapers definition: To gradually diminish in width, thickness, or intensity towards one end, often used in the third person singular present tense.
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'Tapers' translates to 'tapers' in English. Tapers definition: To gradually diminish in width, thickness, or intensity towards one end, often used in the third person singular present tense.
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