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

Synonyms for lessened

• decrease
• diminish
• reduce

Antonyms for lessened

• increase
• augment
• enlarge

Phrases with lessened

• lessen the blow

  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.