decrease
/dɪˈkriːs/
de · crease
dɪ · ˈkriːs
English Definition
v. to become smaller or less
Significado en Español
disminución, reducir
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “decrease”:
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A
expand
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B
increase
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C
diminish
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D
grow
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C — diminish.
“decrease” means v. to become smaller or less
Common questions about “decrease”
What does “decrease” mean?
decrease — v. to become smaller or less. In Chinese: 减少.
How do you pronounce “decrease”?
decrease is pronounced /dɪˈkriːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · crease.
Is “decrease” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. decrease appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
