reduced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈdjuːst/
KK: /rɪˈdust/
adjective
Definition
Made smaller in size, amount, or degree; decreased from a previous state.
Example
The reduced price of the shoes made them more affordable for everyone.
Conversation
Have you seen the new menu at the café?
Yeah, I noticed they have a reduced portion option now.
I think it's great for those who want to eat less.
Exactly! Plus, it helps save some money too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diminished
lowered
condensed
Antonyms
increased
expanded
augmented
verb
Definition
To make something smaller in size, amount, or degree.
Example
The company reduced its prices to attract more customers.
Tense Forms
Past: reduced
Past Participle: reduced
Conversation
I heard they reduced the prices at the store.
Really? That's great news!
Yeah, I think I might go check it out later.
Root Explanation
Reduced → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again or back) and "ducere" (meaning to lead). The word "reduced" means to lead back to a smaller amount or to lessen something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'leading back' ('re-') to a smaller size or amount — that's why reduced means something has been made smaller.
Visually Confused Words
unreduced
educe
uneduced
reinduce
produced
educated