English / word
decrease
verb, verb_noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to become less; a reduction in amount, number, or level
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
In context
01
Vegetable prices may decrease after the harvest.
02
Absence will decrease if classes become more useful.
Synonyms
reduce,fall,cut
Antonyms
increase,grow,rise
Collocations
sharp decrease,gradual decrease,decrease in value
Verb forms
Past: decreased · Past participle: decreased · -ing: decreasing