Pronunciation: /dɪˈkris/
noun a reduction or lessening
A1 The decrease in temperature made me wear a sweater.
A2 The decrease in prices at the store was a pleasant surprise.
B1 There has been a noticeable decrease in the number of students attending the school.
B2 The decrease in funding for the project has caused delays in its completion.
C1 The gradual decrease in biodiversity is a cause for concern among scientists.
C2 The government implemented policies to address the decrease in economic growth.
verb to make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree
A1 I decrease the volume on my TV when it's too loud.
A2 She decreases her sugar intake to improve her health.
B1 The company decided to decrease their prices in order to attract more customers.
B2 The new regulations aim to decrease pollution levels in the city.
C1 The government implemented policies to decrease unemployment rates.
C2 The research study showed a significant decrease in the number of participants experiencing side effects.
formal The government implemented policies to decrease the unemployment rate.
informal I need to decrease my spending if I want to save more money.
slang I gotta cut back on eating out to decrease my expenses.
figurative She decided to decrease the negativity in her life by surrounding herself with positive people.
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