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Decrease

usgb/dɪˈkriːs/Volume
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Context Matters

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

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The volume of the music decreased as she walked away.
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Not Always Negative

'Decrease' can be positive, neutral, or negative depending on what is reducing.

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A decrease in pollution is good for the environment.
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Measure Change

Often paired with adverbs to indicate the speed or amount of change, like 'significantly'.

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Her stress levels decreased significantly after vacation.
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