Taper

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪpər/

Taper (verb)

  1. to become smaller or thinner at one end or over time.
  2. to slowly reduce the strength or amount of something.

Examples

  • The noise began to taper off as the night progressed.
  • Sales figures will taper down towards the end of the year.

Common collocations: taper off, taper down, taper intensity, taper brightness, light a taper

Taper (noun)

  1. a long, thin candle that becomes narrower at the top.
  2. a gradual reduction in size, amount, or intensity.

Examples

  • She lit a taper to illuminate the room.
  • The taper burned slowly on the table.

Synonyms of Taper

Neutral

Antonyms of Taper

  • — when discussing increasing width
  • — when discussing increasing size or scope