decrease

/'di:kri:s/

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Explanation of the Word "Decrease"

Definition: The word "decrease" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Summary

"Decrease" is a useful word that helps describe when something gets smaller or less. It can be used in sentences to express changes in size, quantity, or quality.

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Noun

1. the act of decreasing or reducing something
2. the amount by which something decreases
3. a process of becoming smaller or shorter
4. a change downward
   • there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
   • there was a sharp drop-off in sales

Verb

1. make smaller
   • He decreased his staff
2. decrease in size, extent, or range
   • The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
   • The cabin pressure fell dramatically
   • her weight fell to under a hundred pounds
   • his voice fell to a whisper

Synonyms

• diminution
• reduction
• step-down
• decrement
• lessening
• drop-off
• lessen
• minify
• diminish
• fall