decrease

US /dɪˈkriːs/

UK /dɪˈkriːs/

1.

make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree

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The number of students attending the workshop has decreased.

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We need to decrease our spending.

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reduce lessen diminish decline shrink

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increase grow expand rise enlarge

1.

a reduction in size, amount, or degree

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There has been a significant decrease in crime rates.

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The company reported a decrease in profits this quarter.

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reduction decline drop fall cutback

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increase rise growth expansion surge