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lessen
verb
decrease in size, extent, or range
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ˈlɛsən
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verb
decrease in size, extent, or range
“The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”
verb
wear off or die down
“The pain subsided”
verb
make become smaller
“He decreased his staff”
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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
The pain subsided
He decreased his staff
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