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
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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.
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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