Reduce

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make or become smaller in size, amount, or degree.

“We need to reduce our energy consumption to save money.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈdjuːs/

Syllables

re·duce

Related Words

Synonyms

decreaselessendiminish

Antonyms

oxidizeoxidiseexpand gain

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Has RE- prefix with UCE ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; C and U combination can be strategic.

Words Related to Reduce

Words you can make from Reduce

Shorter words formed from the letters in “reduce”.

ceder cedre cered creed crude cured deuce duree educe eucre redue urdee cede cere cree crud cued curd cure deer dere dree duce duer

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “reduce”.

reduced reduces secured

Longer words starting with Reduce

Words that begin with “reduce”.

reduced reduces

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