decreased
word · lemma: decrease
Definition
Made less in amount, number, degree, or value; the past tense of 'decrease.'
Usage & Nuances
Most common in formal or technical contexts (finance, science). Often used with 'by' to show the amount ('decreased by 10%'). Not used as a noun; use 'decrease' for the noun form. Do not confuse with 'reduce' (similar meaning, but different collocations).
Spanish: disminuido - reducidoPortuguese (BR): diminuído - reduzidoPortuguese (PT): diminuído - reduzidoChinese (Simplified): 减少了 - 降低了Chinese (Traditional): 減少了 - 降低了Hindi: घट गया - कम हुआArabic: انخفض - قلBengali: কমে গেছেRussian: уменьшился - снизилсяJapanese: 減少したVietnamese: đã giảmKorean: 감소했다Turkish: azaldıUrdu: کم ہوگیاIndonesian: berkurang
Example Sentences
His energy decreased as he got older.
basic
The temperature decreased last night.
basic
Sales decreased after the holiday.
basic
After they fixed the leak, our water bill decreased a lot.
natural
Attendance at the event decreased because of the bad weather.
natural
My stress decreased a bit after the exam was over.
natural