lessening Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a change downward
   drop-off; decrease.
   
   • there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
   • there was a sharp drop-off in sales
2. 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
3. verb make smaller
   minify; lessen; decrease.
   
   • He decreased his staff
4. verb wear off or die down
   lessen; subside.
   
   • The pain subsided

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