Definition
• | To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December. |
• | To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means. |
• | A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength. |
• | The wane of the moon. |