
Decrease
Context Matters
Use 'decrease' when discussing quantity, size, intensity, or numbers becoming smaller.

The volume of the music decreased as she walked away.
Not Always Negative
'Decrease' can be positive, neutral, or negative depending on what is reducing.

A decrease in pollution is good for the environment.
Measure Change
Often paired with adverbs to indicate the speed or amount of change, like 'significantly'.

Her stress levels decreased significantly after vacation.
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