decreasing

• Beschreibt etwas, das kleiner wird, sich verringert oder in Größe, Menge oder Intensität abnimmt.

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.

   abnehmend

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

   Synonymediminishingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningshrinkingsubsidingtaperingwaning

   Antonymeexpandinggrowingincreasingrising

2. Music: becoming softerC1formal

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

   Leiser werdend

   • 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.

   Synonymedecrescendodiminuendo

   Antonymeincreasing

• 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