Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Decreases.
Decreases - as a noun
A change downward
Example: "There was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop-offlesseningHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodificationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseA process of becoming smaller or shorter
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decrementHypernyms (Closely Related)
physical processprocessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseThe amount by which something decreases
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decrementHypernyms (Closely Related)
amountHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseThe act of decreasing or reducing something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminutionreductionstep-downHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
cutmitigationmoderationlowering
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cutbackdevaluationdevitalisationdevitalizationextenuationmitigationpalliationalleviationeasementeasingreliefde-escalationminimisationminimizationdepletionshorteningshrinkingdeductionsubtractiondeflationdeductiondiscountprice reductionrollbackweakeningdepreciationcontractionreverse splitreverse stock splitsplit downamortisationamortizationdeclassificationsheltertax sheltertax credit
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseDecreases - as a verb
Decrease in size, extent, or range
Example: "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminishfalllessenHypernyms (Closely Related)
change magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
breakshrinkshriveltaper
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseMake become smaller
Example: "He decreased his staff"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lessenminifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
suppressmitigateparepare down
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circumscribeconfine tolimitboil downconcentratereducereduceshrinkabbreviateabridgecontractcutforeshortenreduceshortenabateslackslakelourlowerturn downde-escalateweakenminimiseminimizebring downcutcut backcut downreducetrimtrim backtrim downcutrelaxslackslack upslackenbelittlediminish
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
increaseExample Sentences
"Regular exercise decreases the risk of heart disease."
"Eating a healthy diet decreases the likelihood of obesity."
"The use of sunscreen decreases the chance of sunburn."
"Proper insulation decreases heat loss in buildings."
"Applying oil to a squeaky door hinge decreases the noise."
Word Game Points
Is DECREASES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decreases is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECREASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DECREASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decreases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECREASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DECREASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decreases is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECREASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
