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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
dih
kris
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inflections: |
decreases, decreasing, decreased |
definition: |
to become less or smaller.
The price of gas has decreased.Her interest in television has decreased since she started reading.
- synonyms:
- fall
- antonyms:
- expand, increase
- similar words:
- contract, die away, die down, drop, drop off, fade, shrink, sink
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
di
kris
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definition: |
the act of becoming less or smaller.
We are hoping for a decrease in gas prices.- synonyms:
- reduction
- antonyms:
- growth
- similar words:
- loss, lowering
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related words: |
drop |
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derivation: |
decreasingly (adv.) |
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