Lessened Meaning in English
word · lemma: lessen
ˈɫɛsənd
LESS-und
lˈɛsənd
LESS-und
Definition
Decreased in amount, degree, or strength; made smaller or weaker.
Usage & Nuances
'Lessened' is the past tense and past participle of 'lessen.' Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with words like 'pain,' 'risk,' or 'impact.' Avoid confusing with 'less' (comparative adjective).
Spanish: disminuido - reducidoPortuguese (BR): reduzido - diminuídoPortuguese (PT): reduzido - diminuídoChinese (Simplified): 减少了 - 降低了Chinese (Traditional): 減少了 - 降低了Hindi: कम हो गया - घटाArabic: انخفض - خفّBengali: হ্রাস পেয়েছিল - কমে গিয়েছিলRussian: уменьшился - снизилсяJapanese: 減少した - 和らいだVietnamese: giảm bớt - giảm điKorean: 줄어들었다 - 약해졌다Turkish: azaldı - hafiflediUrdu: کم ہوا - گھٹ گیاIndonesian: berkurang - mereda
Example Sentences
The noise lessened after closing the window.
basic
Her pain lessened after taking the medicine.
basic
The storm lessened in the afternoon.
basic
The excitement lessened as the event dragged on.
natural
Once the truth came out, the tension in the room lessened a bit.
natural
Over time, her anger lessened and she forgave him.
natural