decrease

²de·crease

noun \ˈdē-ˌkrēs, di-ˈ\

Definition of DECREASE

1

: the process of decreasing

2

: an amount of diminution : reduction

Examples of DECREASE

1. Studies report a recent decrease in traffic accidents.
2. Because of the injury, some decrease in mobility is to be expected.
3. a decrease of three dollars

First Known Use of DECREASE

14th century

Related to DECREASE

Synonyms: abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Antonyms: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words: deduction, subtraction; downturn, slip, slump; curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms: accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement; continuation, extension; upswing, uptrend, upturn

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