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ssen
Third Person
lessens
Present Participle
lessening
Past Tense
lessened
Past Participle
lessened
1
to become smaller in extent, size, or range
- Stress levels often lessen with regular exercise and relaxation.
- As the storm passed, the winds lessened, and the waves calmed.
- The tension lessened as the negotiations progressed.
- By the end of the project, the noise pollution in the area will have lessened due to the new regulations.
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2
to reduce the amount or degree of something
transitive
- Hiring additional staff can lessen the workload on existing employees.
- Taking painkillers can lessen the intensity of the headache.
- Implementing sustainable practices can lessen the company's carbon footprint.
- Diplomatic efforts are underway to lessen tensions between the two countries.
- Clearing debris from the road can lessen the risk of accidents and improve traffic flow.
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