Definition of decreases

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Definition of decreases

  • a process of becoming smaller or shorter (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. decrement
  • the act of decreasing or reducing something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. diminution
    2. reduction
    3. step-down
  • decrease in size, extent, or range (verb)

    Examples

    1. The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester

    Synonyms

    1. diminish
    2. fall
    3. lessen
  • a change downward (noun)

    Examples

    1. there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided

    Synonyms

    1. drop-off
    2. lessening
  • make smaller (verb)

    Examples

    1. He decreased his staff

    Synonyms

    1. lessen
    2. minify
  • the amount by which something decreases (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. decrement

See definition of decreases in Merriam Webster