decrease
🇺🇸
/dɪˈkriːs/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈkriːs/
verb
B2
to become or make something smaller in size or number
The temperature will decrease overnight, so bring a jacket.
noun
B2
a reduction in size or number
We saw a decrease in sales last month compared to the previous year.
translation
to become or make something smaller in size or number
a reduction in size or number
Word Forms
Progressive
decreasing
Past
decreased
3rd Present
decreases
Perfect
decreased
Plural
decreases