decrease | English to English Dictionary

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decrease

(d/I/'kr/i/s )

a change downward(noun.event)

Example:
There was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided.

Synonym:
drop-off, lessening
Antonym:
increase

source: wordnet30
a process of becoming smaller or shorter(noun.process)

Synonym:
decrement
Antonym:
growth, increase, increment

source: wordnet30
the amount by which something decreases(noun.attribute)

Antonym:
increase, increment

source: wordnet30
the act of decreasing or reducing something(noun.act)

Synonym:
diminution, reduction, step-down
Antonym:
increase, step-up

source: wordnet30
A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.(noun)

source: webster1913

decrease in size, extent, or range(verb.change)

Example:
The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester.

Synonym:
diminish, fall, lessen

source: wordnet30
make smaller(verb.change)

Example:
He decreased his staff.

Synonym:
contract, lessen, minify, reduce, scale down

source: wordnet30
To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December.(verb)

source: webster1913
To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.(verb)

source: webster1913

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