decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /

NOUN

diminishing, lessening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contraction cutback decline discount downturn loss reduction shrinkage

STRONG

abatement compression condensation constriction declining depression diminution dwindling ebb markdown subsidence waning

WEAK

decrescence falling-off striction

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enlargement increase rise

STRONG

markup

WEAK

addition development expansion growth raise

VERB

grow less or make less

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abate curb curtail cut down decline depreciate deteriorate diminish drop drop off dwindle ease ebb fall off lessen lower reduce shrink sink slacken slash slump soften subside wane weaken

STRONG

check contract crumble decay degenerate devaluate droop evaporate fade lighten modify quell quiet restrain settle shrivel waste wither

WEAK

calm down die down dry up let up lose edge narrow down peter out run low slack off slow down tail off wear away wear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ascend compliment develop enlarge expand extend go up grow improve increase irritate laud lengthen praise prolong raise rise strengthen

STRONG

build liberate upset

WEAK

add

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Scientists may sooner or later find out what is behind the decrease in winter precipitation.

From BBC

Over time, the daily distance walked has decreased.

From BBC

The metal’s prices are likely to stay high over the longer term alongside decreasing coal prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

But there were slight decreases in Black and Native Americans among first-year students.

From Los Angeles Times

This comes after two weeks of decreasing numbers, prompting hope flu cases may have peaked.

From BBC