Decreases Meaning in English
word · lemma: decrease
ˈdiˌkɹisɪz/, /dɪˈkɹisəz/, /dɪˈkɹisɪz
DEE-kreese-iz
dɪˈkriːsɪz
di-KREES-iz
Definition
To become smaller in amount, number, or degree; to reduce or make less.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'go down' or 'drop', often used in scientific, business, or technical contexts. Usually followed by 'in', e.g., 'decreases in temperature.' Common confusion: 'decrease' is both a verb (it decreases) and a noun (a decrease).
Spanish: disminuye - reducePortuguese (BR): diminui - reduzPortuguese (PT): diminui - reduzChinese (Simplified): 减少Chinese (Traditional): 減少Hindi: कम होता है - घटता हैArabic: يقلّ - ينخفضBengali: কমে যায় - হ্রাস পায়Russian: уменьшается - снижаетсяJapanese: 減少するVietnamese: giảmKorean: 줄어들다 - 감소하다Turkish: azalırUrdu: کم ہو جاتا ہے - گھٹ جاتا ہےIndonesian: berkurang
Example Sentences
His interest in sports decreases every year.
basic
The price decreases after the holiday.
basic
The water level decreases in summer.
basic
If demand decreases, suppliers might lower their prices.
natural
As the day goes on, my patience decreases.
natural
Usually, the risk of errors decreases when you double-check your work.
natural