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trail off

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtreɪl ˈɔf/ · UK /ˌtreɪl ˈɒf/

trail off means: To become quieter, weaker, or less frequent until almost nothing remains.

verb

FADE AWAYB2

To become quieter, weaker, or less frequent until almost nothing remains.

  • Her voice trailed off.
  • The music trailed off as we walked away.
  • Questions trailed off toward the end of the session.

Similar words: fade away, die away, dwindle

Common phrases: trail off quietly, trail off gradually

Questions about trail off

What does trail off mean?

To become quieter, weaker, or less frequent until almost nothing remains.

What is trail off in other languages?

Türkçe: giderek azalmak · Español: desvanecerse · Français: s'estomper · Deutsch: verklingen · Italiano: affievolirsi · 日本語: 次第に消える

How do you pronounce trail off?

In American English /ˌtreɪl ˈɔf/; in British English /ˌtreɪl ˈɒf/.

How do you use trail off in a sentence?

Her voice trailed off. The music trailed off as we walked away.

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