Lessened: meaning, definitions and examples
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lessened
[ ˈlɛs(ə)nd ]
emotions
To make or become less in intensity, degree, or extent. To decrease in size or amount.
Synonyms
decrease, diminish, dwindle, reduce, weaken
Examples of usage
- The pain lessened after taking medication.
- His anger lessened as he calmed down.
- The workload lessened after hiring more employees.
importance
To decrease in importance or significance. To make something seem less important.
Synonyms
belittle, devalue, diminish, downplay, undermine
Examples of usage
- The issue lessened in importance as new problems arose.
- She felt her role was lessened by the arrival of a new manager.
Translations
Translations of the word "lessened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diminuído
🇮🇳 कम किया गया
🇩🇪 verringert
🇮🇩 dikurangi
🇺🇦 зменшений
🇵🇱 zmniejszony
🇯🇵 減少した
🇫🇷 réduit
🇪🇸 reducido
🇹🇷 azaltılmış
🇰🇷 줄어든
🇸🇦 مخفف
🇨🇿 zmenšený
🇸🇰 zmenšený
🇨🇳 减少的
🇸🇮 zmanjšan
🇮🇸 minnkaður
🇰🇿 азайған
🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული
🇦🇿 azaldılmış
🇲🇽 reducido
Etymology
The word 'lessened' is derived from the Old English word 'lesnian', which means 'to make less'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English. The concept of reducing or decreasing has been a common theme throughout history, leading to the continued use and evolution of the word 'lessened'.
See also: less, lessee, lessen, lessening, lesser, lesson, lessons, lessor, unless.