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Decreased Meaning in English

word · lemma: decrease

ˈdiˌkɹist/, /dɪˈkɹist
dee-KREEST
dˈiːkɹiːsd
dee-KREEST

Definição

Made less in amount, number, degree, or value; the past tense of 'decrease.'

Uso & 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).

Frases de Exemplo

The temperature decreased last night.

basic

Sales decreased after the holiday.

basic

His energy decreased as he got older.

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