How To Spell lessen?
How to Pronounce lessen?
Correct pronunciation for the word "lessen" is [lˈɛsən], [lˈɛsən], [l_ˈɛ_s_ə_n].
Definition of lessen
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To become less.
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To become less in bulk, quantity, amount, degree, quality, or intensity.
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To make less in bulk, quantity, amount, degree, state, or quality; to bring down in dignity; to degrade; to underrate.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the adverb for lessen?
The adverb form of "lessen" is "less".
What is the adjective for lessen?
The adjective form of the word "lessen" is "lessened".
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What is the plural form of lessen?
The plural form of the word "lessen" is "lessens"
What is the singular form of lessen?
The singular form of the word "lessen" is "less"
Synonyms for Lessen:
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v.
• decrease- abate ,
- deflate ,
- dwindle ,
- erode ,
- abbreviate ,
- abridge ,
- compact ,
- compress ,
- decrement ,
- concentrate .
- ease .
- ebb .
- bate .
- fade .
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n.
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- dim .
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- comfort .
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- chip away .
- cut .
- fall .
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