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Peters has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

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Noun
1

plural of peter

"The peters gathered in the lobby to wait for their turn at the machines."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of peter

"The project peters out after the initial excitement fades."

In plain English: To peter means to gradually get weaker, smaller, or less intense until it almost stops completely.

"The crowd peters out after the concert ends, leaving only a few stragglers behind."

Proper Noun
1

An English patronymic surname, from given names derived from the given name Peter.

"The Peters are known for their annual community harvest festival in October."

2

plural of Peter

Example Sentences
"The crowd peters out after the concert ends, leaving only a few stragglers behind." verb
"His patience began to peter out during the long wait at the airport." verb
"The trail peters down into a narrow dirt path after the forest." verb
"Don't let your enthusiasm peter once you get home from work." verb
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