decrease

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis einer Verringerung von Größe, Menge, Intensität oder Grad bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

1. Reduction in amountB1formal

   The process of becoming smaller or less in size, amount, or degree.

   Verringerung

   • There has been a decrease in the number of accidents this year.
   • The company reported a decrease in profits.
   • A decrease in temperature is expected tonight.

   Synonymecutcutbackdeclinediminutiondownturndropfalllesseningreductionslump

   Antonymegrowthincreaseincrementrise

2. DiminishmentB2formal

   The act of making something smaller or less.

   Verringerung

   • The decrease in demand led to lower prices.
   • A steady decrease in population has been observed.
   • The decrease of resources is a major concern.

   Synonymecontractioncutdeclinediminutiondroplesseningreduction

   Antonymeaugmentationexpansiongrowthincreaserise

• Verb, das eine Verringerung in Größe, Menge, Intensität oder Grad bezeichnet.

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.

   Kleiner werden

   • 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.

   Synonymedeclinediminishdropdwindlefalllessenreduceshrinksubsidewane

   Antonymeexpandgrowincreaserise

2. Make something smallerB1formal

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

   verkleinern

   • 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.

   Synonymeabatecontractcurtailcutdiminishlessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   Antonymeaugmentenlargeexpandincrease