Definitions and Examples of decrease, reduce, diminish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To become smaller in size, quantity, or intensity.
Example
The company had to decrease its workforce due to financial difficulties.
To make something smaller in size, quantity, or intensity.
Example
The doctor advised him to reduce his sugar intake to improve his health.
To make or become less in size, quantity, or intensity.
Example
The impact of the pandemic has diminished the number of tourists visiting the city.
Key Differences: decrease vs reduce vs diminish
- 1Decrease implies a gradual or sudden reduction in size, quantity, or intensity.
- 2Reduce implies a deliberate action to make something smaller in size, quantity, or intensity.
- 3Diminish implies a gradual or continuous decrease in size, quantity, or intensity.
Effective Usage of decrease, reduce, diminish
- 1Business: Use these antonyms to describe changes in sales, profits, or production.
- 2Health: Use these antonyms to describe changes in weight, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels.
- 3Environment: Use these antonyms to describe changes in pollution levels, deforestation, or carbon emissions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of increase are decrease, reduce, and diminish. These words convey the opposite meaning of increasing something. Use them to describe changes in business, health, or environment.
