decrease
decrease
Meaning of decrease
make lower
Pronunciation
decrease with Chinese translation
decrease usage examples
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decrease synonyms
What's the difference between decrease, reduce, cut, drop, cut back, lessen, slash, and diminish
ENWe need to reduce heating costs for low-income tenants.
Reduce prices, costs or taxes, often sharply
ENThe shop cut prices after New Year.
ENThere was a sharp drop in electricity consumption after the efficiency program.
ENThe housing association had to cut back on renovation projects.
ENMeasures were introduced to lessen the burden of utility bills on tenants.
Advanced: broader words
Cut prices or budgets sharply and dramatically
ENThe company slashed utility subsidies to cut costs.
ENInvestments in insulation can diminish heating costs over time.
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decrease belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does decrease mean?
make lower
How do you pronounce decrease?
decrease is pronounced [dɪˈkriːs].
Is decrease part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?
Yes, decrease can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is decrease part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, decrease can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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