decreasing Definition
becoming smaller, fewer, or less; diminishing.
Using decreasing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decreasing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The number of students in the class has been decreasing since the beginning of the semester.
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The company's profits have been decreasing for the past few years.
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The temperature is decreasing rapidly as we climb higher up the mountain.
decreasing Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: decreasing in Brief
The term 'decreasing' [dɪˈkriːsɪŋ] refers to something that is becoming smaller, fewer, or less. It is often used to describe a decline in numbers, profits, or temperature, as in 'The number of students in the class has been decreasing since the beginning of the semester.' 'Decreasing' is synonymous with 'diminishing' and 'reducing,' and antonymous with 'increasing,' 'growing,' and 'expanding.'
