reducing

[rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ]

reducing Definition

• 1. making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
• 2. the process of losing weight or becoming thinner

Using reducing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reducing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can improve your health.

• Example

  The company is reducing its workforce by 20%.

• Example

  She's been reducing her calorie intake to lose weight.

• Example

  The medication is effective in reducing inflammation.

reducing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reducing

• decreasing
• diminishing
• lessening
• lowering
• cutting down

Antonyms for reducing

• increasing
• expanding
• augmenting
• enlarging
• growing

Phrases with reducing

• reduce to tears

  cause someone to cry

  Example

  The movie was so sad it reduced me to tears.

• reduce to rubble

  completely destroy something

  Example

  The earthquake reduced the city to rubble.

• reduce to ashes

  burn something completely

  Example

  The fire reduced the house to ashes.

📌

Summary: reducing in Brief

The verb 'reducing' [rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ] means making something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. It can also refer to the process of losing weight or becoming thinner. Examples include 'Reducing the amount of sugar in your diet can improve your health.' and 'She's been reducing her calorie intake to lose weight.' Phrases like 'reduce to tears' and 'reduce to rubble' denote causing someone to cry and completely destroying something, respectively.