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decreasing
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkrisɪŋ/
UK
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify a noun, indicating that it is becoming smaller or fewer.
Translations
The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
Les températures décroissantes annonçaient l'arrivée de l'automne.
Definitions
The decreasing temperatures signaled the arrival of autumn.
Gerund or verbal noun referring to the act or process of becoming smaller or fewer.
Translations
A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
Une diminution progressive des réserves de pétrole est inévitable.
Additional translations
Definitions
A gradual decreasing of oil reserves is inevitable.
decreasing
ing-form
decreased
Past Simple
decreased
Past Participle
decreasing
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈkriːs/
US
/dɪˈkris/
(homograph)
Translations
Prices decrease during the winter season.
Les prix baissent pendant la saison hivernale.
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
La température diminuera lorsque le soleil se couchera.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.
L'entreprise prévoit de réduire ses émissions de carbone de 20 % au cours des cinq prochaines années.
Definitions
The temperature will decrease as the sun sets.
The company plans to decrease its carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years.
Definitions
There was a noticeable decrease in the number of visitors to the museum this year.
The decrease in temperature was sudden and unexpected.