Synonyms of decrease

Antonyms of decrease

Collocations of decrease

decrease in
Frequency: 70 %

There was a noticeable decrease in temperature as the night went on.

decrease in
Frequency: 60 %

The company experienced a decrease in sales after the new competitor entered the market.

decrease in
Frequency: 50 %

The decrease in production was due to the malfunctioning machinery.

decrease in
Frequency: 45 %

The city saw a decrease in crime rates after the implementation of new security measures.

decrease in
Frequency: 40 %

The decrease in population was attributed to people moving to bigger cities for better opportunities.

Idiomatic Expressions for decrease

  • Phrase: scale back
    Meaning: to reduce the size or scope of something
    Usage: We need to scale back our plans due to budget constraints.