lessen
/ˈlɛsən/
les · sen
ˈlɛs · ən
English Definition
v. to make or become less
Significado en Español
disminuir, reducir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giảm bớt, làm nhẹ đi
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Example Sentence
The medicine helped lessen the pain.
这种药有助于减轻疼痛。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “lessen”:
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A
expand
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B
diminish
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C
amplify
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D
increase
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B — diminish.
“lessen” means v. to make or become less
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A cool damp cloth on the forehead can ______ the pain of a headache.
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A
increase
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B
worsen
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C
sharpen
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D
lessen
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D — lessen.
“lessen” means v. to make or become less
Common questions about “lessen”
What does “lessen” mean?
lessen — v. to make or become less. In Chinese: 减少，减轻.
How do you pronounce “lessen”?
lessen is pronounced /ˈlɛsən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: les · sen.
How do you use “lessen” in a sentence?
The medicine helped lessen the pain. (这种药有助于减轻疼痛。)
What are synonyms for “lessen”?
reduce, diminish, decrease — all close in meaning to lessen (v. to make or become less).
Is “lessen” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lessen appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
