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Meaning of the word decreases in English

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decreases

Verb

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

Example:
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the population of the area has decreased radically
Synonym:
lessen reduce drop diminish decline dwindle contract shrink fall off abate subside let up tail off ebb wane lighten sink slump plummet plunge lower cut curtail narrow tone down temper weaken deplete minimize slash
Antonym:
increase

Noun

an instance or example of becoming smaller or fewer.

Example:
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a decrease in births
Synonym:
reduction drop lessening lowering decline falling off slackening downturn cut cutback curtailment diminution contraction shrinkage ebb wane de-escalation abatement downtick
Antonym:
increase
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