decreased

[dɪˈkriːst]

decreased Definition

made less in size, amount, or degree.

Using decreased: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company's profits decreased by 20% this year.

  • Example

    The number of students in the class has decreased since last semester.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a medication to decrease the patient's pain.

decreased Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: decreased in Brief

'Decreased' [dɪˈkriːst] is an adjective that describes something that has been made less in size, amount, or degree. It is often used to describe changes in numbers, such as 'The number of students in the class has decreased since last semester.' 'Decreased' can also be used to describe physical sensations, such as 'The doctor prescribed a medication to decrease the patient's pain.'

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