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Lessen
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Simple meaning
What does Lessen mean?
Lessen means to make less.
Dictionary definition
To make something smaller, weaker, or less in amount.
Example sentences
Lessen in a sentence
easy
A blanket can lessen the cold.
medium
Practice can lessen the chance of mistakes.
hard
Clear instructions may lessen confusion during a difficult project.
Synonyms
Words like Lessen
Antonyms
Opposite words
increaseto make greater
raiseto make higher or larger
Word family
Lessen word family
Base word
lessen
verb
lessen
Base form.
verb
lessened
Made less in the past.
verb
lessening
Making less now.
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Practice 1
What does lessen mean?
Lessen means to make less.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lessen?
Lessen and reduce both mean to make something smaller or lower.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lessen correctly?
This sentence uses lessen with its correct meaning.
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