DECREASES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a process of becoming smaller or shorter

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the act of decreasing or reducing something

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the amount by which something decreases

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a change downward

Example: there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided; there was a sharp drop-off in sales

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

decrease in size, extent, or range

Example: The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically; her weight fell to under a hundred pounds; his voice fell to a whisper

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

make smaller

Example: He decreased his staff