Synonyms for
Decreases
Definition
To become smaller or make something smaller in size, amount, or degree.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- significantly decreases
- gradually decreases
- sharply decreases
- decreases by
- decreases the
- decreases in
- decreases over
Word family
Usage note
The word 'decrease' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the specific nuance when choosing between synonyms.
Example sentences
- The number of students in the classroom decreases as the day goes by.
- If you eat too much junk food, it can decrease your energy levels.
- The price of the product decreases when it goes on sale.
- The volume on the stereo decreases as I walk away from it.
- The amount of snow on the ground decreases when the temperature rises.
Quotes
The world's vegetation is part of the balance in nature. When it dies a part of the balance is upset, and the cycle of life has to start again. But when it decreases too much there is an upset in that balance, and disaster follows.
When you love someone, you don't want them to suffer at all. It's a horrible feeling when you see your loved one hurting. I've been there before, and it's so hard to deal with. Your appetite decreases. You don't want to go out. You just want to be left alone.
The economy can be unpredictable, and there are many factors that can influence how it grows or decreases. But one thing is certain: education is essential for success, both for individuals and for society as a whole.