decrease
/dɪˈkriːs/
English B1 · Intermediateverb / nounChange
decrease (verb / noun) means to become smaller or to make something smaller.
Persian: کاهش یافتن؛ کاهش
Meaning of decrease
| Word | decrease |
|---|---|
| Definition | to become smaller or to make something smaller |
| Persian | کاهش یافتن؛ کاهش |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈkriːs/ |
| Part of speech | verb / noun |
| Level | B1 (Intermediate) |
Example sentence
The number of visitors decreased last year.
تعداد بازدیدکنندگان سال گذشته کاهش یافت.
Synonyms of decrease
reduce, drop
Opposites of decrease
Common phrases with decrease
- decrease in
- sharply decrease
- decrease the risk
Related English words
reduceto make something smaller in size, amount or price · B1increaseto become bigger or to make something bigger · B1appearto start to be seen; to seem · B1developto grow or to make something grow or improve · B1improveto become better or to make something better · B1acquireto get or gain something, especially a skill or object · B2adaptto change so that you can deal with a new situation · B2consequencea result of something that happened earlier · B2
Questions about decrease
What does decrease mean?
decrease (verb, noun) means to become smaller or to make something smaller.
What is the Persian meaning of decrease?
decrease means کاهش یافتن؛ کاهش in Persian.
What level is the word decrease?
decrease is a English B1 (intermediate) word.
What is another word for decrease?
Words close in meaning to decrease include reduce, drop.
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