Definitions
- Referring to a gradual or sudden decline in quantity, size, or intensity. - Talking about a reduction in the number of something. - Describing a decrease in the level of something, such as temperature or pressure.
- Referring to making something smaller in size or amount. - Talking about lowering the level or intensity of something. - Describing a decrease in the number of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a decrease or lowering of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a reduction in quantity or intensity.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Decrease is broader and can refer to any kind of decrease, while reduce specifically refers to making something smaller or less.
- 2Usage: Reduce is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than decrease.
- 3Connotation: Reduce often implies a deliberate action taken to make something smaller or less, while decrease can also be used to describe a natural or unintentional decline.
- 4Formality: Reduce is generally more formal than decrease.
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Remember this!
Decrease and reduce are synonyms that both refer to a decrease or lowering of something. However, reduce specifically implies making something smaller or less, while decrease is broader and can refer to any kind of decrease. Reduce is also more versatile and formal than decrease.
