cut down on
cut down on
reduce use
Learn cut down on with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
cut down on fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
Vastnylanguages brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
cut down on with Indonesian translation
cut down on usage examples
The town council plans to cut down on water use during summer droughts.
We should cut down on single-use plastics to help marine animals.
Learn by topic
cut down on belongs to the topic "Climate and Ecology". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
cut down on synonyms
What's the difference between cut down on / reduce / scale back / scale down / lower / cut out
A general verb meaning to make something smaller or less (can be partial or total)
We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
To reduce the size, scope or extent of something; often used for projects, plans or activities
The city scaled back its tree-planting program due to budget cuts.
To reduce in size or scope; similar to 'scale back' with emphasis on scaling down operations or production
Manufacturers scaled down production to lower energy consumption.
To make something less high or less in amount; a general term for decreasing
Policies aim to lower household energy use by improving insulation.
To stop something completely (remove or eliminate), stronger than 'cut down on'
Many people try to cut out single-use plastics entirely.
To cease completely; stronger than 'cut down on' because it implies ending, not reducing
The city wants to stop all new coal projects.
To restrain or keep in check (often used about growth, behaviour or negative effects); somewhat formal
New regulations aim to curb industrial pollution.
To reduce or limit something, especially by official action; more formal and often used in policy/legal contexts
The government curtailed subsidies for fossil fuels to encourage cleaner energy.
To make small or careful reductions (often in budgets or excess); less strong than 'slash'
The council trimmed the department's budget to save energy costs.
To cut deeply and suddenly, implying large reductions (often dramatic or aggressive)
The company slashed its carbon emissions after investing in renewables.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
Related words and lists for cut down on
How to pronounce cut down on and what this word means
cut down on means cut down on. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce cut down on
/ˈkʌt daʊn ɒn/
cut down on translation
cut down on
cut down on examples
The town council plans to cut down on water use during summer droughts.
cut down on transcription
/ˈkʌt daʊn ɒn/, /ˈkʌt daʊn ɑn/
Questions about this word
cut down on meaning: what does it mean?
reduce use
cut down on pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
cut down on is pronounced as /ˈkʌt daʊn ɒn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
cut down on definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The town council plans to cut down on water use during summer droughts. Translation: Городской совет планирует сокращать потребление воды во время летней засухи.
Is cut down on part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, cut down on can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is cut down on part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, cut down on can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn cut down on in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.