Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decrease-gradually
verb phrase
/dɪˈkriːs ˈɡrædʒuəli/
Definition
To lessen or diminish something slowly over time.
Examples
- The pain will decrease gradually with the medication.
- As winter approaches, the daylight hours will decrease gradually.
- We aim to decrease gradually our carbon footprint.
Meaning
The process of something becoming smaller, fewer, or less intense gradually rather than suddenly.
Synonyms
- Reduce
- Diminish
- Lessening
- Drop
- Decline
