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. He must increase, but I must decrease. John iii. 30.
To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means. That might decrease their present store. Prior.
A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.
The wane of the moon. Bacon.
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