decreasing
Pronunciation: [dɪˈkrisɪŋ]
Word
Context: “change”
(verb) to make something smaller or to become smaller in number, amount, or size. This can happen when you use less of something or when something gets less over time.
Example
The temperature is decreasing as winter approaches.
Example
The temperature is not decreasing; it keeps getting hotter every day.
Example
Is the number of cars on the road decreasing?
Context: “change”
(adjective) describing something that is becoming smaller or less. It refers to a situation where amounts or sizes are going down.
Example
The decreasing number of fish in the ocean is a cause for concern.
Example
The increasing number of trees in the forest is not decreasing at all.
Example
Why is the population of that city decreasing?
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