CEFR A2

lessened

verb

Meaning

To make or become less in size, amount, importance, or degree.

Examples

The company hopes to lessen its environmental impact.
As the storm began to lessen, we ventured outside.

Synonyms: decrease, reduce, diminish, alleviate

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lessened (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛsən/

Definition

To make or become less in size, amount, importance, or degree.

Examples

The company hopes to lessen its environmental impact.
As the storm began to lessen, we ventured outside.
His determination did not lessen despite the setbacks.

How to Use lessened

lessen something (collocation): To reduce the amount or intensity of something. — "The government introduced measures to lessen the economic downturn."
lessen by (prepositional phrase): To reduce something by a specific amount. — "They managed to lessen the debt by 10% this year."

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