reduce
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs/]
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Senses
1. reduce (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
Example: to reduce weight, speed, heat, expenses, price, personnel etc.
2. reduce (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To lose weight.
3. reduce (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To bring to an inferior rank; to degrade, to demote.
Example: to reduce a sergeant to the ranks
Structure of the word
Roots:- dewk (Proto-Indo-European)
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