Sentences

taper in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

TAPER (verb): To gradually decrease in thickness, intensity, or amount.

Sample Sentences

  1. The artist decided to taper the edges of the canvas for a more polished look.
  2. As the day progressed, the sound of the bustling city began to taper off into a gentle hum.
  3. She used a pair of scissors to taper the ends of the fabric, creating a stylish finish.
  4. The doctor advised him to taper his medication dosage gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
  5. During the meeting, the conversation began to taper as people started to lose interest.
  6. The artist decided to taper the edges of the canvas to create a more dynamic composition.
  7. As the day progressed, the sunlight began to taper off, casting long shadows across the ground.
  8. She noticed that his enthusiasm for the project seemed to taper as the deadline approached.
  9. To improve the fit, he chose to taper the trousers at the ankles for a sleeker silhouette.
  10. The sound of the music began to taper into silence as the crowd slowly dispersed.
  11. She decided to taper her running routine as she prepared for the marathon.
  12. The candle began to taper as it burned down, casting a flickering light.
  13. Doctors recommend that patients taper off their medications to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
  14. As the conversation progressed, his enthusiasm began to taper off gradually.
  15. The artist used a brush with a tapered end to create fine details in her painting.
  16. The artist decided to taper the edges of the canvas for a more refined look.
  17. As the sun set, the light began to taper off, casting long shadows across the field.
  18. She used a taper to slowly melt away the excess wax from the candle.
  19. His enthusiasm for the project seemed to taper as the deadline approached.
  20. The road began to taper into a narrow path, leading deeper into the woods.