decrease
From Middle French 'decreiss-', variant of 'decreistre', from Latin 'decreascere': 'de-' (down) + 'creascere' (to grow).
NOUN
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Antonyms
increase
A decrease is a reduction in size, amount, or degree. It can refer to anything from a numerical drop in data to a lessening of physical dimensions or qualities.
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| decreases |
- There was a significant decrease in sales last quarter. — 前四半期に売上高が大幅に減少した。
- The doctor noted a decrease in the patient's symptoms. — 医者は患者の症状の減少に気づいた。
- We are seeing a decrease in pollution levels due to the new regulations. — 新しい規制により、汚染レベルの減少が見られます。
register: formal
VERB
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To decrease means to become smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. It emphasizes the action of reducing something over time.
regular
| present_participle | simple_past | simple_present |
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| decreasing | decreased | decreases |
- The company plans to decrease its workforce by 20%. — 会社は労働力を20％削減する計画です。
- If you decrease your sugar intake, you may lose weight. — 砂糖の摂取量を減らすと、体重が減るかもしれません。
- The temperature will decrease significantly overnight. — 気温は一晩で大幅に下がるでしょう。
register: formal