lessened Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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
  2. verb make smaller
    minify; lessen; decrease.
    • He decreased his staff
  3. verb wear off or die down
    lessen; subside.
    • The pain subsided
  4. adjective satellite impaired by diminution
    vitiated; diminished; weakened.
  5. adjective satellite decreased in severity; made less harsh

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