decrease - English dictionary definition

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1. Decrease  To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December.
2. Decrease  To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.
3. Decrease  A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.
4. Decrease  The wane of the moon.
5. decrease  the act of decreasing or reducing something