Associations to the word «Lessened»

Wiktionary

LESSEN, verb. (transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
LESSEN, verb. (intransitive) To become less.

Dictionary definition

LESSEN, verb. Decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper".
LESSEN, verb. Make smaller; "He decreased his staff".
LESSEN, verb. Wear off or die down; "The pain subsided".

Wise words

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