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become decreased
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "become decreased" is not correct in standard written English.
It is not typically used because "become" and "decreased" do not work together in this context; "decreased" is a past participle and does not function as a verb in this construction. Example: "The population has decreased over the years."
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4 human-written examples
However, the saturation magnetization (Ms) values become decreased with element additions.
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At 60 90 °C the antifungal activity of cultural filtrate of the Streptomyces strain KX852460 remained same, however above these conditions, the activity become decreased.
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Also, if the tissues are swapped in the input, a previously increased inclusion label should become decreased inclusion.
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Based on the model of Chevin et al. (2010), it is expected that the joint effects of inbreeding would be that the critical maximum rate of environmental change that allows long-term persistence would become decreased.
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56 human-written examples
However, if with induced technological progress when carbon pricing is high enough, CO2 emissions could stop the upward trend, and even become decreasing accompanied by certain macroeconomic losses.
The performances of counting rule become decreasing with the global increasing false alarm rate.
We have observed that the smooth HetROC curve may become decreasing at right end, due to some outlier points.
We observe that the grain size of Bi0.4Sb1.6Te3 becomes decreased with the B4C nanoparticle concentration by electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) technique.
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In addition, the degradation became decreased with increasing the amount of sewage sludge, caused by insufficient free spaces between the substrate mass for feasible microbial activities.
The rate of growth of Streptomyces strain was declined due to accumulation of secondary metabolites and other metabolites in fermentation batch and pH became decreased.
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Dry mycelium weight was increased within the hours of fermentation process, after 84 h the weight of dry mycelium was highest, while it became decreased after 120 h of fermentation (Table 4).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Prefer using simpler and grammatically correct alternatives like "decrease", "become lower", or "become reduced".
Common error
Avoid using "become" directly with the past participle "decreased". Use a more appropriate adjective or verb form to convey the intended meaning.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "become decreased" attempts to function as a verb phrase indicating a reduction or decline. However, it is grammatically incorrect and not standard English. Ludwig AI indicates this issue.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "become decreased" is grammatically incorrect and rarely used in standard English. While the intention is to express a reduction or decline, it's best to use alternatives like "decrease", "become lower", or "become reduced". As Ludwig AI highlights, the combination of "become" with the past participle "decreased" is not a typical or correct construction. Therefore, opting for more grammatically sound alternatives will improve clarity and correctness in writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
decrease
This is a simpler verb that conveys the basic meaning of reducing in quantity or quality.
become lower
This alternative is more grammatically sound and provides a direct comparison.
become reduced
This maintains the 'become' structure, but uses 'reduced' for grammatical correctness.
diminish
This verb implies a gradual decrease or reduction.
decline
This suggests a downward trend or deterioration.
lessen
This verb indicates a reduction in intensity or degree.
shrink
This implies a reduction in size or amount.
fall
This suggests a sudden or rapid decrease.
erode
This implies a gradual wearing away or decline.
wane
This verb indicates a decrease in power, influence, or extent.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the idea of "become decreased" in a sentence?
Instead of "become decreased", use alternatives such as "decrease", "become lower", or "become reduced". For example, instead of "The sales become decreased", say "The sales decreased".
What's a more grammatically sound way to express that something is diminishing?
Is "become decreased" ever correct in English?
No, "become decreased" is not considered standard English. "Become" typically pairs with adjectives or nouns, while "decreased" functions as a past participle or adjective in other contexts.
What is the difference between "become decreased" and "has decreased"?
"Has decreased" is the correct and widely accepted way to express a reduction. "Become decreased" is grammatically incorrect. Use "has decreased" or similar alternatives.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested