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English - Greek
Reduce
rəˈd(j)us
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Μειώνω, Απαλείφω, Συρρικνώνω, Ελαττώνω, Καταπονώ
Reduce meanings in Greek
Μειώνω
Example:
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Πρέπει να μειώσουμε τα έξοδά μας αυτόν τον μήνα.
The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint.
Η εταιρεία στοχεύει να μειώσει το αποτύπωμά της σε άνθρακα.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in discussions about finances, environment, and efficiency.
Note: This is the most common translation when referring to lowering numbers, quantities, or impacts.
Απαλείφω
Example:
He tried to reduce the noise in the room.
Προσπάθησε να απαλειφθεί ο θόρυβος στο δωμάτιο.
They reduced the clutter in the office.
Απαλείφθηκαν τα άχρηστα πράγματα από το γραφείο.
Usage: InformalContext: Used in everyday situations concerning physical or metaphorical clutter.
Note: Often used when talking about simplifying or cleaning up.
Συρρικνώνω
Example:
The heat will reduce the size of the balloon.
Η θερμότητα θα συρρικνώσει το μέγεθος της σαπουνόφουσκας.
The material will reduce when washed.
Το υλικό θα συρρικνωθεί όταν πλυθεί.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in scientific or technical contexts regarding physical changes.
Note: This term is often used in physics or chemistry to describe a decrease in volume or size.
Ελαττώνω
Example:
She wants to reduce her sugar intake.
Θέλει να ελαττώσει την κατανάλωση ζάχαρης.
We should reduce the amount of waste we produce.
Πρέπει να ελαττώσουμε την ποσότητα απορριμμάτων που παράγουμε.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in health and environmental discussions.
Note: Commonly used in contexts related to health, consumption, and sustainability.
Καταπονώ
Example:
He tried to reduce the problem to its simplest form.
Προσπάθησε να καταπονήσει το πρόβλημα στην πιο απλή του μορφή.
The teacher reduced the lesson to key points.
Ο δάσκαλος κατέβασε το μάθημα στα βασικά σημεία.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in educational or analytical contexts.
Note: This meaning involves simplifying complex ideas or problems.
Reduce's synonyms
Decrease
To decrease means to make something smaller in size, amount, extent, or number.
Example: The company plans to decrease its production costs by implementing new strategies.
Note: Reduce and decrease are often used interchangeably, but decrease specifically focuses on making something smaller in quantity or size.
Diminish
To diminish means to make something smaller or less intense.
Example: The effects of the medication helped diminish the patient's pain.
Note: Diminish implies a gradual reduction or weakening of something.
Cut
To cut means to reduce something by removing a part of it.
Example: The government decided to cut funding for certain programs to address budget constraints.
Note: Cut is often used in the context of reducing expenses, budgets, or resources by a specific amount.
Lower
To lower means to reduce the height, level, or value of something.
Example: The store lowered its prices to attract more customers.
Note: Lower is commonly used when referring to decreasing prices, rates, or values.
Reduce expressions, common phrases
Cut back
To reduce the amount of something, usually expenses or consumption.
Example: I need to cut back on my spending to save more money.
Note: Similar to reduce, but implies a deliberate action to decrease.
Scale down
To reduce the size, scope, or extent of something.
Example: The company decided to scale down its operations due to financial difficulties.
Note: Focuses on decreasing the overall magnitude or extent of something.
Trim down
To reduce the size, amount, or number of something.
Example: I need to trim down my to-do list to focus on priority tasks.
Note: Often used in the context of making something leaner or more efficient.
Shave off
To reduce a small amount from something, usually time or quantity.
Example: You should shave off a few minutes from your presentation to keep it within the time limit.
Note: Implies a precise or specific reduction, typically in small increments.
Whittle down
To gradually reduce the size or number of something through careful consideration or selection.
Example: The committee had to whittle down the list of candidates to the final three.
Note: Suggests a gradual and deliberate process of reducing something to a smaller or more manageable size.
Dial back
To reduce or lessen the intensity, amount, or level of something.
Example: I need to dial back my criticism and offer more constructive feedback.
Note: Focuses on adjusting the intensity or level of something, often in a measured or controlled manner.
Downsize
To reduce the size or number of something, especially in business or organizational contexts.
Example: The company had to downsize its workforce to cut costs.
Note: Specifically refers to reducing the size of an organization, workforce, or operation.
Reduce everyday (slang) expressions
Cut down
To reduce the amount of something, especially in terms of quantity or frequency.
Example: I need to cut down on my sugar intake.
Note: Although it includes the word 'cut' similar to 'cut back,' it is more commonly used when focusing on reducing quantity rather than simply decreasing.
Knock down
To reduce the cost or value of something, typically through negotiation or discounts.
Example: Let's knock down the price and make a deal.
Note: This term often implies a deliberate action aimed at reducing the price or value, as opposed to a general reduction.
Curtail
To limit, restrict, or reduce something, usually in response to a specific situation or need.
Example: The company had to curtail its expenses to survive the recession.
Note: It carries a sense of intentional restriction or control to achieve a specific goal or outcome.
Downplay
To make something seem less important or significant than it actually is.
Example: He tends to downplay his achievements to avoid attention.
Note: This term is focused on minimizing the significance or impact of something rather than reducing its quantity or size.
Ease off
To reduce or relax the intensity or pressure of something.
Example: She asked her boss to ease off on the strict deadlines.
Note: It emphasizes a decrease in pressure, stress, or strictness rather than a general reduction in size or quantity.
Ton down
To reduce the intensity or level of something, usually to make it more moderate or acceptable.
Example: Please tone down the music; it's too loud.
Note: It specifically refers to reducing the intensity, often associated with loudness or vividness, rather than a general reduction.
Simplify
To make something easier or more straightforward by reducing complexity or unnecessary elements.
Example: Let's simplify the process to make it more efficient.
Note: While it involves reduction, the emphasis is on making something easier to understand or use by streamlining rather than merely cutting back.
Reduce - Examples
Increase the heat and reduce the liquid
Αυξήστε τη θερμότητα και μειώστε το υγρό
Reduce grammar
Reduce - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: reduce
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): reduced
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): reducing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): reduces
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): reduce
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): reduce
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Reduce Contains 2 syllables: re • duce
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈdüs
re duce , ri ˈdüs (The red syllable is stressed)
Reduce - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Reduce: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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