Word Meaning

decreases definition and meaning

n. 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.
v. t. To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.
v. A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.
v. The wane of the moon.

Crossword clues for decreases

- Abate
- Abatement
- Decline Reed case, surprisingly
- Dee cares about decline
- Diminish
- Fall off and die around third of March
- Lessen
- Make or become less
- Reduction
- Lessens