You can decrease your weight by eating right and exercising.
my prediction is that the weather will decrease by the minute.
if you do not study for the upcoming math test your grades will decrease.
After carrying capacity, populations decrease.
The cyclist decided to increase his speed and overtake his competitors
Both are correct, depending on the context. If decrease is a noun then decrease of is correct. eg This year we have seen a decrease of 20 percent. If decrease is a verb then decrease by 20 percent is correct. eg This year we can decrease the price by 20 percent.
"He ardently opposed legislation that would decrease educational funding."ardently is an adverb meaning "zealously" or "with intense devotion, eagerness, or enthusiasm"
It can be both. That is, it can be both a verb and a noun. This depends on the use. In a statement like "I will decrease the length with about two meters" The word decrease is a verb. The word here is describing an action. But should I say "The decrease was not sufficient to cause any panic. The word decrease in this statement is a noun.
Example sentence for the noun 'decrease': The decrease in temperature is a sign that winter is coming. My new job is permanent but I took a decrease in pay.
I should decrease my speed I am driving too fast.
Desertification causes a decrease of vegetation.
the number goes down.
After carrying capacity, populations decrease.
the car was finely tuned to decrease its drag coefficient.
the restorative yoga practice made the womens stress decrease
Speaking haltingly is the bad habit which can lead to decrease our ability.
The monetary value of an object can increase or decrease over time.
Please add more water to decrease the mixture's viscosity.
The editors-in-chief's jobs were in danger due to the decrease in funds.
Lessen is a verb that means to make or become less; diminish; decrease; reduce; or mitigate. Example sentence: If you want to lessen the pain you can take Advil