Definitions
- Referring to a decrease in intensity, amount, or degree of something. - Talking about reducing the severity or impact of something. - Describing the process of making something smaller or weaker.
- Referring to a decrease in height, level, or position of something. - Talking about reducing the value or price of something. - Describing the act of bringing something down or making it less important.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a decrease or reduction in something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Lessen is typically used to describe a decrease in intensity or severity, while lower is used to describe a decrease in height, level, or position.
- 2Scope: Lessen can be used to describe a wide range of concepts, while lower is more limited in its usage.
- 3Direction: Lessen implies a decrease in intensity or amount, while lower implies a decrease in height or position.
- 4Connotation: Lessen has a neutral connotation, while lower can have negative connotations when used to describe a decrease in value or importance.
- 5Parts of speech: Lessen is primarily used as a verb, while lower can also be used as an adjective or adverb.
Remember this!
While both lessen and lower refer to a decrease or reduction in something, they differ in their usage, scope, direction, connotation, and parts of speech. Lessen is typically used to describe a decrease in intensity or severity, while lower is used to describe a decrease in height, level, or position. Additionally, lessen has a neutral connotation, while lower can have negative connotations when used to describe a decrease in value or importance.
