Search Result:lessen
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋlєsN 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊlesn 〕
Overview of verb lessen
The verb lessen has 3 senses
- decrease, diminish, lessen, fall -- (decrease in size, extent, or range; "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")
- decrease, lessen, minify -- (make smaller; "He decreased his staff")
- subside, lessen -- (wear off or die down; "The pain subsided")