English dictionary definition of:

decrease


Noun

  • the act of decreasing or reducing something
  • the amount by which something decreases
  • a change downward
  • a process of becoming smaller or shorter

Verb

  • decrease in size, extent, or range
  • make smaller

Thesaurus

decrement diminish diminution drop-off fall lessen lessening minify reduction step-down

Spellzone course content

View spelling list ea words - set 2 and learn about the word decrease in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?.

Scrabble score for decrease


Scrabble score = 11

Please note that scrabble only allows seven tiles to be placed at once.

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