Decrease(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.
Decrease(v. t.)
- To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.
Decrease(v.)
- A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.