reduced

word · lemma: reduce

/ɹəˈdust/
ri-DOOST
/ɹɪdjˈuːst/
ri-DYOOST

Definition

Made smaller in size, amount, price, or degree; less than before.

Usage & Nuances

Often used about prices, portions, speed, or numbers. Common in business, sales ('reduced price'), and health ('reduced sugar'). It always describes something made less. Only use for things that can be measured or compared.

Example Sentences

The store sells bread at a reduced price in the evening.

basic

He eats a reduced amount of sugar to stay healthy.

basic

Our class size is reduced this year.

basic

Tickets are reduced for students and seniors.

natural

After the rain stopped, the traffic finally reduced and everyone could get home faster.

natural

If you want to lose weight, try switching to reduced fat foods.

natural