Meaning Of The Word Decrease

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Decrease? Find Decrease meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Decrease Meaning

Decrease Definition
Decrease Definition

What's The Definition Of Decrease?

decrease
countable noun: A decrease in the quantity, size, or intensity of something is a reduction in it.
verb: When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.

decrease in American English
a decreasing; lessening; diminution
to become or cause to become less, smaller, etc.; diminish
intransitive verb: to diminish or lessen in extent, quantity, strength, power, etc.
noun: the act or process of decreasing; condition of being decreased; gradual reduction
transitive verb: to make less; cause to diminish

decrease in British English
noun: the act or process of diminishing; reduction
verb: to diminish or cause to diminish in size, number, strength, etc

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Joint and last survivor annuity ‐ noun: an annuity payable until the death of the…
  • Jalisco ‐ state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: 30,941 sq mi…
  • Shift lever ‐ noun: the lever mounted on the steering column…
  • Hand over fist ‐ easily and in large amounts; If you say that someone…
  • Coital exanthema ‐ noun: a common venereal disease affecting horses…
  • Blow someone's brains out ‐ To blow someone's brains out means to shoot them…
  • Green onion ‐ an immature onion with a long stalk and green…
  • Bullet ‐ a small ball or cone-shaped missile of lead, metal…
  • Dog leg ‐ noun: A dog leg is a part of a wellbore which…
  • Shock-horror ‐ A shock horror story is presented in a way that…