decreasing

• يصف ما يصبح أقل أو يتقلص أو ينقص في المقدار أو العدد أو الشدة.

Describes something that is becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, or intensity.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB1formal

   Describes something that is gradually reducing in size, amount, or intensity.

   متناقص

   • The decreasing temperature signaled the start of winter.
   • They are concerned about the decreasing number of bees.
   • The company reported decreasing profits this quarter.

   المرادفاتdiminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningshrinkingsubsidingtaperingwaning

   الأضدادexpandinggrowingincreasingrising

2. Music: becoming softerC1formal

   In music, indicating a gradual reduction in volume or tempo.

   مُخْفِضٌ للصَّوْت

   • The piece ends with a decreasing volume, fading into silence.
   • The conductor signaled a decreasing tempo for the final bars.
   • The decreasing dynamics created a sense of calm.

   المرادفاتdecrescendodiminuendo

   الأضدادincreasing

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل الشيء في المقدار أو الحجم أو العدد أو الشدة أو الدرجة.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Become smaller or lessB1formal

   To become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   ينقص

   • The population of the town decreased by 10% last year.
   • Temperatures decrease as you go higher up the mountain.
   • The company's profits decreased due to lower sales.

   المرادفاتdeclinediminishdropdwindlefalllessenreduceshrinksubsidewane

   الأضدادexpandgrowincreaserise

2. Make something smallerB1formal

   To cause something to become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   تقليل

   • The government plans to decrease taxes next year.
   • You should decrease your sugar intake for better health.
   • The new policy aims to decrease pollution levels.

   المرادفاتabatecontractcurtailcutdiminishlessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   الأضدادaugmentenlargeexpandincrease