Decrease Meaning in English
word
ˈdiˌkɹis/, /dɪˈkɹis
DEE-krees or dih-KREES
dɪˈkriːs
dih-KREES
Definição
To become less in amount, size, or number, or to make something less.
Uso & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with 'in', 'by', and as a noun ('a decrease in price'). Synonyms include 'reduce' (often for something you actively do) and 'decline' (often for trends).
Spanish: disminuir - reducirPortuguese (BR): diminuir - reduzirPortuguese (PT): diminuir - reduzirChinese (Simplified): 减少 - 降低Chinese (Traditional): 減少 - 降低Hindi: कम करना - घटानाArabic: يقلل - ينخفضBengali: কমা - হ্রাস পাওয়াRussian: уменьшаться - снижать - сокращатьсяJapanese: 減る - 減らすVietnamese: giảmKorean: 감소하다 - 줄이다Turkish: azalmak - azaltmakUrdu: کم ہونا - گھٹاناIndonesian: menurun - mengurangi
Frases de Exemplo
The price will decrease next month.
basic
We need to decrease our energy use.
basic
There was a decrease in sales last year.
basic
If you decrease the temperature, the reaction will slow down.
natural
My stress levels decrease when I go for a walk.
natural
The company is trying to decrease its waste to help the environment.
natural