Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrease
verb
/dɪˈkriːs/
Definition
To make something smaller or lesser in amount, size, or degree.
Examples
- The population of the town began to decrease after the factory closed.
- To lose weight, one must decrease their calorie intake.
- During the winter months, the amount of daylight will decrease.
Meaning
The act of becoming smaller or less in quantity or intensity.
Synonyms
- reduce
- lessen
- diminish
- shrink
- drop
