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to decrease
01
to become less in amount, size, or degree
Intransitive
Example
The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.
The demand for the product decreased after the initial release.
02
to make an amount, size, degree, etc. fewer or smaller
Transitive: to decrease an amount or size
Example
The company implemented cost-cutting measures to decrease expenses and increase profits.
They decided to decrease the amount of sugar in their diet to improve their health.
Decrease
01
the process or act of having or causing a reduction in quality, size, quantity, intensity, etc.
02
the amount by which something becomes less or smaller
Example
There was a noticeable decrease in the company's profits compared to the previous quarter.
The decrease in temperature overnight led to frost forming on the windows.
03
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
04
a change downward
