easy
The noise decreased after the doors closed.
What does Decreased mean?
Decreased means became less.
Dictionary definition
Made smaller in number, size, amount, or level.
Example sentences
Decreased in a sentence
medium
A decreased score means the number went down.
hard
The report explained why attendance decreased during the storm.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice decreased in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Decreased
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does decreased mean?
Decreased means became less.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to decreased?
The choice "reduced" is closest in meaning because decreased means became less.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for decreased?
The choice "increased" is a strong contrast because decreased means became less.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Decreased
Voice settings
Sounds like
decreased
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
decreased
Learn
WordDecreased.
Partadjective.
MeaningDecreased means became less.
ExampleExample: The noise decreased after the doors closed.
Your turn
Say Decreased
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced decreased.
Synonyms
Words like Decreased
Antonyms
Opposite words
increasedBecame greater.
higherGreater in amount or level.
Synonym practice
Want to practice decreased synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The noise decreased after the bell rang," then compare close word choices. Practice decreased synonyms.
Word family
Decreased word family
Base word
decreased
adjective
decreased
Base form of decreased.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Decreased and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice DECREASED” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice DECREASED
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with DECREASED
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice DECREASED
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes DECREASED.
Practice DECREASED
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words