to be compressed; to become reduced in volume.

to lose strength and soundness of the body.

to lose one's original shape; to get dented as by a blow or pressure (as a metal vessel).

to exert pressure esp. on all sides; to squeeze; to compress.

(kitchen vessel) to get pressed; to lose original shape; to become dented.

a dent on a kitchen vessel.

greater in amount, degree or number; big; large in size, value or importance; substantial.

surpassing others in quality; excellent; superior.

more, bigger, larger or greater than required, expected or natural; ಅಧಿಕವಾಗು adhikavāgu to become more, excessive.

= ಅಧಿಕಪ್ರಸಂಗಿ.

an ample quantity; more than sufficient quantity; abundance; plentifulness.

a figure of speech equivalent to hyperbole.

a great man; a knowledgeable man.

going, moving, flowing or sliding from a higher place to a lower place.

lowering oneself in grade, position or status.

a person who goes before, preparing the way for others, setting the pattern, as an early settler or a scientist doing exploratory work; a pioneer.

excess of income over expenditure; profit; gain.

to join; to unit; to solder; to connect.

now that', ' as it is' (a conj. usu. used at the commencement of writing of a formal letter).