Taper Synonyms and Antonyms

tāpər
To grow or cause to grow gradually less.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. decrease
  2. lessen
  3. reduce
  4. diminish
  5. narrow
  6. dwindle
  7. Also used with off: abate
  8. thin-out
  9. abate
  10. drain
  11. thin down
  12. acuminate
  13. ebb
  14. candle
  15. sharpen
  16. whittle down
  17. let up
  18. grow less
  19. peter
  20. rebate
  21. taper-off
  22. light
  23. tail away
  24. wick
  25. point
Antonyms:
  1. increase
  2. go up
  3. thicken
  4. expand
  5. rise
A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wick
Stick of wax with a wick in the middle
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. candle
  2. wax light

Words Related to Taper

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Taper Sentence Examples

  • The points should begin to taper 3 in.

  • The taper retards the motion of the water, which constantly decreases by overflow as it proceeds, whilst it continues to fill the feeder to the brim.

  • Behind that, two thin metal strips seem to be held together by a sash as they taper back to the ear.

  • Essentially, what that means is that the lenses are round, but they taper off into a slight point at the corner of the eyes.

  • The front of the style is reminiscent of a pair of classic Ray Banswhile the arms of the frame, unlike those of some other styles, taper off into a distinctly curved shape.

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