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How to say decrease and what does decrease mean?

decrease

noun, verb

How to pronounce decrease?

The word decrease sounds like de-crease
/dɪ'kris/

What is the definition of decrease?

nouna process of becoming smaller or shorter
nounthe act of decreasing or reducing something
verbdecrease in size, extent, or range
Examples
  • The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
nouna change downward
Examples
  • there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
verbmake smaller
Examples
  • He decreased his staff
nounthe amount by which something decreases