C1
decline vs deteriorate vs incline
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| declinenoun/dɪˈklaɪn/ | Meaning a gradual decrease in the amount, quality or importance of something | Goes with decline in | Example There has been a steady decline in the number of bookshops. |
| deteriorateverb/dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/ | Meaning to become worse in quality, condition or strength over time | Goes with deteriorate rapidly | Example Relations between the two countries have deteriorated sharply this year. |
| inclinenoun/ˈɪn.klaɪn/ | Meaning a surface that slopes up or down, such as a hill or ramp | Goes with steep incline | Example The cyclists slowed down as they reached a steep incline. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The ramp has an of ten degrees.