Lessened: meaning, definitions and examples

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lessened

[ ˈlɛs(ə)nd ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.