to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.The population is decreasing steadily. = The population is steadily decreasing in size.to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc.The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.

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1. to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
The population is decreasing steadily. = The population is steadily decreasing in size.
to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.