Decrease - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the amount by which something decreases (syn: decrement)
- the act of decreasing or reducing something (syn: diminution, reduction)
verb
Extra examples
Sales decreased by five percent this year.
The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.
These changes will decrease our expenses.
Studies report a recent decrease in traffic accidents.
Because of the injury, some decrease in mobility is to be expected.
The roar decreased in volume.
Average house prices decreased by 13% last year.
By 1881, the population of Ireland had decreased to 5.2 million.
The North's share of the world's energy consumption is expected to decrease from 70% to 60%.
Attacks of asthma decrease in frequency through early adult life.
The government wants to decrease population growth.
Teachers reported decreases in drug use and verbal abuse of teachers.
There has been a steady decrease of temperature.
The price has decreased by 15 %.
The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
Word forms
I/you/we/they: decrease
he/she/it: decreases
present participle: decreasing
past tense: decreased
past participle: decreased
singular: decrease
plural: decreases
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