lessened Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb decrease in size, extent, or range
diminish; fall; decrease; lessen.
- The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
- The cabin pressure fell dramatically
- her weight fell to under a hundred pounds
- his voice fell to a whisper
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verb make smaller
minify; lessen; decrease.
- He decreased his staff
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verb wear off or die down
lessen; subside.
- The pain subsided
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adjective satellite impaired by diminution
vitiated; diminished; weakened.
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adjective satellite decreased in severity; made less harsh