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decrease - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
decrease
Definition
(noun) a change downward
Synonyms
:
drop-off
,
lessening
Example Sentence
there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
there was a sharp drop-off in sales
Definition
(noun) a process of becoming smaller or shorter
Synonyms
:
decrement
Definition
(noun) the amount by which something decreases
Synonyms
:
decrement
Definition
(noun) the act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms
:
diminution
,
reduction
,
step-down
Definition
(verb) decrease in size, extent, or range
Synonyms
:
diminish
,
fall
,
lessen
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(verb) make smaller
Synonyms
:
lessen
,
minify
Example Sentence
He decreased his staff
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