decrease
Meaning
A decrease refers to a reduction in quantity, size, or intensity of something, often measured over time.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "decrease" with "increase," which means to grow or become larger.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
month
the
small
caf
é
on
my
street
had
fewer
customers
than
usual
.
The
owner
said
there
was
a
decrease
in
foot
traffic
after
the
bus
stop
was
moved
a
few
blocks
away
.
He
tried
simple
promotions
and
rearranged
the
tables
to
make
the
space
more
welcoming
,
but
the
results
were
slow
.
He
hopes
the
number
of
customers
will
increase
again
when
the
nearby
market
reopens
next
week
.
Common Phrases
significant decrease
gradual decrease
sharp decrease
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