word
Reduce
Ruh-DOOS
/rʌˈduːs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reduce
Dictionary meaning
Take off weight.
Examples
- Reduce the influx of foreigners.
- The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time.
Synonyms: thin
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