meaning of decrease
1. To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc. , or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December.
2. To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases ones means.
3. A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.
4. The wane of the moon.
5. the act of decreasing or reducing something
Related Words
decrease | decreased | decreaseless |
