Meaning of Reduced
Made smaller in amount, degree, or size.
In simple words: Made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Reduced in a sentence
- The company has reduced its workforce by 20%.
- She has reduced her sugar intake for health reasons.
- The recipe requires a reduced amount of salt.
- Sales have been reduced due to the pandemic.
- The engine's noise was reduced after maintenance.
- They reduced the price of the tickets for the event.
How to use Reduced
Use 'reduced' to describe something that has been made smaller or diminished. It's appropriate in contexts like health, finance, or other quantitative discussions. Avoid it in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
reduced + object
Memory hint
Think of 'reduce' like 'reuse' but shorter and 'd' for diminished.
Related words
Collocations with Reduced
- reduced price
- reduced risk
- reduced size
- reduced calorie
- reduced stress
Synonyms for Reduced
- decreased
- lessened
- diminished
- cut
- abated
Opposites of Reduced
- increased
- expanded
- amplified
Common mistakes with Reduced
- Confused with 'reduction' which is a noun.
- Using 'reduced' with countable nouns incorrectly.
- Mixing up meanings with 'reduced price' mentioning discounts only.
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Frequently asked questions about Reduced
What does Reduced mean?
Made smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
What is the definition of Reduced?
Made smaller in amount, degree, or size.
How do you use Reduced in a sentence?
The company has reduced its workforce by 20%.
Can you give another example of Reduced?
She has reduced her sugar intake for health reasons.
What are synonyms for Reduced?
Common alternatives include decreased, lessened, diminished, cut, abated.
What is the opposite of Reduced?
Opposite meanings include increased, expanded, amplified.
What words go with Reduced?
It commonly pairs with reduced price, reduced risk, reduced size, reduced calorie, reduced stress.
What are common mistakes when using Reduced?
Confused with 'reduction' which is a noun. Using 'reduced' with countable nouns incorrectly. Mixing up meanings with 'reduced price' mentioning discounts only.
How do you pronounce Reduced?
US: //rɪˈdust//, UK: //rɪˈdjuːst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Reduced?
Use 'reduced' to describe something that has been made smaller or diminished. It's appropriate in contexts like health, finance, or other quantitative discussions. Avoid it in overly casual conversations.