Decreased

9 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of decrease; to have become or made smaller in size, amount, or intensity. It implies reduction or diminishment.

“Sales decreased by 15 per cent during the economic downturn.”

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Synonyms

reduceddiminishedlesseneddeclined

Antonyms

increased

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