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lessened

[ˈlesnd]

lessened Definition

to become or make something smaller in amount, size, degree, importance, etc..

Using lessened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lessened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pain has lessened since I took the medicine.

  • Example

    The company's profits have lessened this quarter.

  • Example

    The impact of the pandemic on the economy has lessened over time.

lessened Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with lessened

  • to make something unpleasant seem less serious or painful

    Example

    I tried to lessen the blow by telling her gently.

  • lessen the load/burden

    to reduce the amount of work or responsibility that someone has

    Example

    I'll help you with your work to lessen the load.

  • lessen the impact/effect

    to reduce the influence or effect of something

    Example

    We need to take measures to lessen the impact of climate change.

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Summary: lessened in Brief

'Lessened' [ˈlesnd] means to make something smaller in amount, size, degree, importance, etc. It can be used in various contexts such as reducing pain, decreasing profits, or mitigating the impact of something. 'Lessen the blow' is a phrase that means to make something unpleasant seem less serious or painful.