Meaning & Definition of Decrease in English
English⟶
Decrease
/dɪkris/
noun
1. A change downward
- "There was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"
- "There was a sharp drop-off in sales"
synonym:
- decrease,
- lessening,
- drop-off
2. A process of becoming smaller or shorter
synonym:
- decrease,
- decrement
3. The amount by which something decreases
synonym:
- decrease,
- decrement
4. The act of decreasing or reducing something
synonym:
- decrease,
- diminution,
- reduction,
- step-down
verb
1. 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"
synonym:
- decrease,
- diminish,
- lessen,
- fall
2. Make smaller
- "He decreased his staff"
synonym:
- decrease,
- lessen,
- minify
Examples of using
Sudden decrease in appetite is sometimes a sign of illness.