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- pronunciation:
- rih
dus
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
reduces, reducing, reduced |
| definition: |
to make less in amount or size.
The teacher reduced the amount of homework this year.The store owner reduced some of the prices.
- antonyms:
- extend, increase
- similar words:
- contract, cut down, narrow, shrink
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| related words: |
concentrate, dock, trim |
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| derivations: |
reducible (adj.), reducibility (n.) |
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