Synonyms for
Decrease
Definition
to become or make something smaller in size, amount, or degree
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- significant decrease
- sharp decrease
- gradual decrease
- decrease in price
- decrease in value
- decrease in temperature
- decrease in demand
- decrease in size
Word family
Usage note
The noun 'decrease' is often used with adjectives like 'significant', 'sharp', or 'gradual'. The verb form is common in both formal and informal contexts.
Example sentences
- I need to decrease the volume on the TV because it's too loud.
- The temperature is going to decrease when the sun goes down.
- We can decrease our carbon footprint by using public transportation.
- The company decided to decrease the price of their product to attract more customers.
- If you want to lose weight, you need to decrease your calorie intake.
Quotes
The decrease of the universe is as inevitable as its growth.
In youth we learn; in age we understand. Overcoming challenges is what makes life meaningful and decrease the fear of death.
The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults. One of the ways to repair our faults is to decrease the divide between us.