Definitions
- Referring to a reduction in size, amount, or quantity. - Talking about a decline in value, quality, or intensity. - Describing a decrease in speed, temperature, or volume.
- Referring to a decrease in size, amount, or quantity. - Talking about a decline in importance, influence, or power. - Describing a decrease in the intensity or strength of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a decrease or reduction in something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a decline in value, quality, or intensity.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Decrease is more commonly used than diminish in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Diminish implies a more significant or noticeable decrease than decrease.
- 3Scope: Decrease can refer to any type of reduction, while diminish is typically used for reductions in importance, influence, or power.
- 4Connotation: Decrease is neutral in tone, while diminish can have a negative connotation.
- 5Formality: Diminish is more formal than decrease and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
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Remember this!
Decrease and diminish are synonyms that both refer to a decrease or reduction in something. However, diminish implies a more significant or noticeable decrease in importance, influence, or power, while decrease is a more neutral term that can refer to any type of reduction. Additionally, diminish is more formal and has a negative connotation.
