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decreased

 

[ dɪˈkriːs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in finance

To become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree. It is often used in the context of economic indicators or financial performance.

Synonyms

diminish, lessen, lower, reduce

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits decreased by 20% compared to last year.
  • The unemployment rate has decreased steadily over the past few months.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To make or become less in value, price, or importance.

Synonyms

devalue, downgrade, weaken

Examples of usage

  • The value of the property has decreased significantly since the market crash.
  • The popularity of the product has decreased due to negative reviews.
Context #3 | Verb

medical

To diminish in size, number, strength, or quality.

Synonyms

decline, deteriorate, wane

Examples of usage

  • The patient's symptoms have decreased after starting the new medication.
  • The effectiveness of the treatment has decreased over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "decreased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diminuído

🇮🇳 घटाया गया

🇩🇪 verringert

🇮🇩 berkurang

🇺🇦 зменшений

🇵🇱 zmniejszony

🇯🇵 減少した

🇫🇷 diminué

🇪🇸 disminuido

🇹🇷 azaltılmış

🇰🇷 감소된

🇸🇦 مخفض

🇨🇿 snížený

🇸🇰 znížený

🇨🇳 减少的

🇸🇮 zmanjšan

🇮🇸 minnkað

🇰🇿 азайтылған

🇬🇪 შემცირებული

🇦🇿 azaldılmış

🇲🇽 disminuido

Etymology

The word 'decreased' originated from the Middle English word 'decrecen', which came from the Old French word 'decreistre', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'decrescere', meaning 'to grow less'. The term has been used for centuries to describe the reduction or diminishing of something in various contexts.

See also: decreases, decreasing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,945, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.