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bring down vs decrease

decrease vs bring down

bring down is not a noun while decrease is a noun.

bring down and decrease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bring down No No Yes No
decrease Yes No Yes No
As verbs, decrease is a hypernym of bring down; that is, decrease is a word with a broader meaning than bring down:
  • bring down: cut down on; make a reduction in
  • decrease: make become smaller
Other hypernyms of bring down include lessen, minify.
bring down (noun) decrease (noun)
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
a change downward
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
bring down (verb) decrease (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in decrease in size, extent, or range
impose something unpleasant make become smaller
cause to be enthusiastic
cause to come to the ground
move something or somebody to a lower position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between bring down and decrease

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