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decrease
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
decreases; decreased; decreasing
decreases; decreased; decreasing
Learner's definition of DECREASE
1
[no object] : to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.减少；减小
- Sales decreased by five percent this year.今年的销售额减少了百分之五。
- The population is decreasing steadily. = The population is steadily decreasing in size.人口正在持续减少。
2
[+ object] : to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc.使减少；使减小 — opposite increase
- By exercising often, you can decrease [=reduce, lower] your chance of developing heart disease.时常锻炼可以降低患心脏病的概率。
- The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.这名女驾驶员在接近弯道时降低了车速。
- These changes will decrease our expenses.这些变革将减少我们的开支。
— decreased
adjective- The patient has a decreased appetite.这个病人食欲不太好。
- a decreased risk of heart disease心脏病风险降低
— decreasingly
adverb- The medication has been decreasingly effective. [=has gradually been becoming less effective]这种药物的疗效逐渐降低。
plural decreases
plural decreases
Learner's definition of DECREASE
1
: the act of becoming smaller or of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc.减少；减小
[count]
- Studies report a recent decrease in traffic accidents.调查报告称交通事故最近有所下降。
- We've had a decrease [=reduction] in the number of students enrolling in the school.我们的入校学生人数减少了。
- significant decreases in activity活动大幅减少
[noncount]
- Because of the injury, some decrease in mobility is to be expected.因为有伤，身体移动不太方便是在意料之中。
2
[count] : the amount by which something is made smaller减少量，减少额 — opposite increase
- The report showed decreases [=reductions] of between 20 and 30 percent.报告显示减少额在20%至30%之间。
- a decrease of three dollars下降3美元
on the decrease
: becoming less in size, amount, number, etc. : decreasing在减少；在减小
- The number of college applications is on the decrease. [=on the decline]申请读大学的人数在减少。
decreased; decreasing
1
: the process of growing progressively less (as in size, amount, number, or intensity) : the process of decreasing
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb Sales decreased by five percent this year. The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve. These changes will decrease our expenses. Noun Studies report a recent decrease in traffic accidents. Because of the injury, some decrease in mobility is to be expected. a decrease of three dollars See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Regardless of gender, however, in families where the primary breadwinner dies, death can be linked to sudden and lasting family economic hardship, whereas the loss of a primary socioemotional caregiver can decrease social connectedness. Juliette Unwin, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2022 Cities in Florida such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach have seen rents decrease -0.1% and -0.5% respectively compared to last month. Adriana Morga, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022 Most adults, especially those 65 years and older, and pregnant people in the first or second trimester should generally not get vaccinated early (in July or August) because protection may decrease over time. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Most parts of the country experience a nice, long fall season during which time the air temperatures gradually decrease and the soil temperatures moderate as well. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2022 Already, brain-computer interfaces have helped to control epileptic seizures and decrease tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Daniela Hernandez, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Yet the situation could get much worse when stockpiles decrease, especially closer to the end of the heating season — or if Europe has a severe cold snap. Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Full of water and a high dose of Epsom salt, the pod helps to decrease anxiety and relieve muscle pain, according to the Magic. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 West Virginia's percentage decrease was the second-highest among all states to Virginia's 6.7%. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Our tester didn’t notice any evidence of damage or any decrease in quality after dropping it down cement stairs. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 The ensuing decrease in flu activity, Creech surmised, meant families were less likely to get their kids to regular wellness checks. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 The decrease reflects waning federal pandemic spending and strong tax receipts. Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 However, with zero torque on the system, a decrease in the moment of inertia would mean an increase in the angular velocity. WIRED, 4 Sep. 2022 The ratio has been amplified, in part, because of a nationwide decrease in library visits over the past several years while the number of people living without shelter has increased. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The last comparable decrease happened in the early 1940s, during the height of World War II. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
Spinach also contains carotenoids, which decrease inflammation and improve eye health, says Healthline. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Regardless of gender, however, in families where the primary breadwinner dies, death can be linked to sudden and lasting family economic hardship, whereas the loss of a primary socioemotional caregiver can decrease social connectedness. Juliette Unwin, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2022 Cities in Florida such as Boca Raton and West Palm Beach have seen rents decrease -0.1% and -0.5% respectively compared to last month. Adriana Morga, Chron, 6 Sep. 2022 Most adults, especially those 65 years and older, and pregnant people in the first or second trimester should generally not get vaccinated early (in July or August) because protection may decrease over time. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Most parts of the country experience a nice, long fall season during which time the air temperatures gradually decrease and the soil temperatures moderate as well. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2022 Already, brain-computer interfaces have helped to control epileptic seizures and decrease tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Daniela Hernandez, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Yet the situation could get much worse when stockpiles decrease, especially closer to the end of the heating season — or if Europe has a severe cold snap. Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Full of water and a high dose of Epsom salt, the pod helps to decrease anxiety and relieve muscle pain, according to the Magic. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Noun
New York observed the worst decrease in life expectancy between 2019 to 2020, falling by three years, from 80.7 to 77.7. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 West Virginia's percentage decrease was the second-highest among all states to Virginia's 6.7%. Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Our tester didn’t notice any evidence of damage or any decrease in quality after dropping it down cement stairs. Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 The ensuing decrease in flu activity, Creech surmised, meant families were less likely to get their kids to regular wellness checks. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 The decrease reflects waning federal pandemic spending and strong tax receipts. Amara Omeokwe, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 However, with zero torque on the system, a decrease in the moment of inertia would mean an increase in the angular velocity. WIRED, 4 Sep. 2022 The ratio has been amplified, in part, because of a nationwide decrease in library visits over the past several years while the number of people living without shelter has increased. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 The last comparable decrease happened in the early 1940s, during the height of World War II. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English decreessen, from Anglo-French decrestre, from Latin decrescere, from de- + crescere to grow — more at crescent
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of decrease was in the 14th century Phrases Containing decrease
noun
verb
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