reduce — to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or number
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or number
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈduːs/
Korean meaning: 줄이다, 감소시키다, 축소하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-듀스 (강세: 듀스)
Example Sentences
- My mom's secret to staying young? Reduce stress and increase chocolate consumption!
- The government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- He reduced his gaming time from 8 hours to 7 hours and 59 minutes - progress!
reduce
VERB//rɪˈduːs//
to make something smaller in size, amount, degree, or number
A person cuts a large piece into smaller pieces.
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Reduce the space, introduce the way to produce!
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Origin
From Latin 'reducere,' formed by combining the prefix 're-' (back) with 'ducere' (to lead or bring). The word originally meant 'to lead back' or 'to bring back.'
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“My mom's secret to staying young? Reduce stress and increase chocolate consumption!”
“The government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.”
“He reduced his gaming time from 8 hours to 7 hours and 59 minutes - progress!”
“The new medicine helped reduce her symptoms significantly.”
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