Definition: An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! You’ve got a great question here, it’s quite astute, About the word “decrease,” bearing fruit. The dictionary's right, you see, it’s true, It means a reduction , for me and you! Think of it like this, a simple plea: A quantity is shrinking, steadily! Like apples in a basket, losing their grace, Or the number of students in this place. It's a lessening, a drop, a fall, Responding to something – big or small! So "decrease" means to go down , you see, A smaller amount, for all to agree! Do you have any questions about that rhyme?

Definition: Of a quantity, to become smaller.

Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! You’ve got a good start, that’s wonderful to see, The dictionary gave you the key – “of a quantity, to be free!” “Decreased” means something is shrinking, it's true, Like a balloon deflating, or losing its hue. It’s about lessening, becoming less bright, A drop in the number, a fading of light. Think of a puddle after rain starts to fall, Or a pile of toys diminishing for all! So “decreased” is simply shrinking away, From bigger and bolder to smaller today. Do you understand now, my little sweet peas? Any questions popping up, if you please?