decreasing

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

ruОписывает то, что становится меньше, сокращается или уменьшается в размере, количестве или интенсивности.esDescribe algo que se hace más pequeño, se reduce o disminuye en tamaño, cantidad o intensidad.frQualifie ce qui devient plus petit, diminue ou baisse en taille, en quantité ou en intensité.deBeschreibt etwas, das kleiner wird, sich verringert oder in Größe, Menge oder Intensität abnimmt.ptDescreve algo que está ficando menor, se reduzindo ou diminuindo em tamanho, quantidade ou intensidade.zh描述某事物在大小、数量或强度上正在变小、减少或降低。arيصف ما يصبح أقل أو يتقلص أو ينقص في المقدار أو العدد أو الشدة.

1. Becoming smaller or less B1 formal

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

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

   ruУменьшающийсяesdecrecientefrdiminution progressivedeabnehmendptdecrescentezh递减的arمتناقص

   المرادفات: diminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningshrinkingsubsidingtaperingwaning

   الأضداد: expandinggrowingincreasingrising

2. Music: becoming softer C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗатихающийesDisminución del volumen en músicafrDiminuant (en musique)deLeiser werdendptDecrescentezh渐弱arمُخْفِضٌ للصَّوْت

   المرادفات: decrescendodiminuendo

   الأضداد: increasing

• more decreasing comparative form
• most decreasing superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия уменьшения в размере, количестве, интенсивности или степени.esVerbo utilizado para indicar la acción de reducir en tamaño, cantidad, intensidad o grado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire en taille, quantité, intensité ou degré.deVerb, das eine Verringerung in Größe, Menge, Intensität oder Grad bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar menor em tamanho, quantidade, intensidade ou grau. Também pode significar diminuir, reduzir ou baixar algo como preço, velocidade, nível ou volume.zh动词，表示在大小、数量、强度或程度上变少或使变少。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليل الشيء في المقدار أو الحجم أو العدد أو الشدة أو الدرجة.

1. Become smaller or less B1 formal

   To become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

   • 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.

   ruУменьшатьсяesdisminuirfrdiminuer (devenir plus petit ou moins)deKleiner werdenptDiminuirzh减少arينقص

   المرادفات: declinediminishdropdwindlefalllessenreduceshrinksubsidewane

   الأضداد: expandgrowincreaserise

2. Make something smaller B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУменьшитьesreducir, hacer más pequeñofrréduire quelque chosedeverkleinernptReduzirzh减少arتقليل

   المرادفات: abatecontractcurtailcutdiminishlessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   الأضداد: augmentenlargeexpandincrease

• decreased past participle
• decreased past simple
• decreasing present participle
• decreases third person singular