reduced
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for reduced, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Made smaller or less than before.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use reduced
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reduced” mean?
The word “reduced” means made smaller or less than before. In plain terms, made smaller, cheaper, or (for sauces) thicker through cooking.
How do you pronounce “reduced”?
“Reduced” is pronounced rih-DYOOST (/ɹɪˈdust/ in IPA).
How do you use “reduced” in a sentence?
Here is “reduced” used in a sentence: “The store offered reduced prices during the sale.”
What part of speech is “reduced”?
“Reduced” is an adjective.
Is “reduced” a common word?
“Reduced” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reduced” have?
“Reduced” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made smaller or less than before.
What is the difference between reduced and discounted?
Reduced simply means made smaller or lower than before, and can apply to almost anything — staff, speed, fat content or price. Discounted refers specifically to a price that has been cut, usually as a deliberate offer. A reduced price and a discounted price often mean the same thing, but reduced has far wider everyday use.
What is the opposite of reduced?
The opposite of reduced is increased, raised, or enlarged, depending on context. A reduced price becomes an increased one; a reduced workforce becomes an expanded or enlarged one. Where reduced means cut back, words like boosted, grown or heightened work as natural antonyms. The right opposite always depends on what is being made larger.
What is an example of reduced used in a sentence?
You might see it on a supermarket sticker reading 'reduced to clear', or in a report noting 'reduced emissions this year'. Other everyday examples include reduced-fat milk, a reduced train service, or working reduced hours. In each case, reduced signals that something is smaller, lower or less than it previously was.