Decrease
Definition of Decrease
De`crease´ v. i. | 1. | 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. He must increase, but I must decrease. - John iii. 30. | v. t. | 1. | To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means. | n. | 1. | A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength. | | 2. | The wane of the moon. |
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