Word Image
plural: decreases
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: a process of decreasing; the amount by which a thing decreases
verb: to make or become smaller or less
Word Family
decreased
decreasing
decreasingly
Sentences
Our clients saw a decrease in their risk of heart disease.
We are trying to decrease our use of fossil fuels.
The state saw a 20% decrease in violent crime.
These changes will decrease many of our expenses.
The employees should not see a decrease in wages.
Sales decreased by five percent this year.
The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.
My car insurance rate has been decreasing as I get older.
Ticket prices have been slashed, and hotel costs have decreased as well.
The price of gas has decreased twice this week.
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