Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrease dramatically
verb phrase
/dɪˈkriːs drəˈmætɪkli/
Definition
To reduce significantly and suddenly in amount, size, or level.
Examples
- The company’s profits began to decrease dramatically after the new competitor entered the market.
- After the accident, the number of visitors to the park decreased dramatically.
- In recent years, the population of the town has decreased dramatically due to job losses.
Meaning
The phrase ‘decrease dramatically’ refers to a substantial and noticeable reduction in something, highlighting the extent of the decline.
Synonyms
- drop significantly
- shrink rapidly
- plummet
- fall sharply
