⬇️decrease

verb/noun
/ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example Sentences

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

Example Expressions

decrease by half

Synonyms

reduce, diminish, lessen, cut, drop

Antonyms

increase, grow, rise

Collocations

sharp decrease, gradual decrease, decrease in value, decrease rate

More Example Sentences

I know how prices of things are to be decreased.

Is it possible to decrease the prices of commodities?

Has the price of vegetables decreased a bit this week?

Has the price of gasoline decreased in the USA this week?

Has the city council taken any measure to decrease the bus fare?

Has the government taken any measure to decrease the prices of things?

What is the role of the government to decrease the prices of commodities?

Simply put, inflation means the purchasing power of your money decreases.

However, the downside is that direct communication with colleagues decreases.

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