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lessen

 

[ ˈlɛsən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

education

To make or become smaller in size, amount, degree, or importance.

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, reduce

Examples of usage

  • The teacher decided to lessen the amount of homework given to the students.
  • She hoped that her efforts would lessen the impact of the pandemic on her community.
Context #2 | Verb

pain

To make or become less severe or intense.

Synonyms

alleviate, diminish, ease

Examples of usage

  • He took some painkillers to lessen the pain in his knee.
  • Her kind words lessened the sadness in his heart.

Translations

Translations of the word "lessen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diminuir

🇮🇳 कम करना

🇩🇪 verringern

🇮🇩 mengurangi

🇺🇦 зменшувати

🇵🇱 zmniejszyć

🇯🇵 減らす (へらす)

🇫🇷 réduire

🇪🇸 reducir

🇹🇷 azaltmak

🇰🇷 줄이다

🇸🇦 تقليل

🇨🇿 snížit

🇸🇰 znížiť

🇨🇳 减少 (jiǎnshǎo)

🇸🇮 zmanjšati

🇮🇸 minnka

🇰🇿 азайту

🇬🇪 შემცირება

🇦🇿 azaltmaq

🇲🇽 reducir

Etymology

The word 'lessen' originated from the Middle English word 'lessenen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'lesser', meaning 'to make less'. The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

See also: less, lessee, lessened, lessening, lesser, lesson, lessons, lessor, unless.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,398 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.