The definition of 'lessening' & the word 'lessening' in example sentences or phrases
Noun
1
a change downward
- there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided
- there was a sharp drop-off in sales
Verb
1
decrease in size, extent, or range
- 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
2
make smaller
- He decreased his staff
3
wear off or die down
- The pain subsided
Synonyms of the word 'lessening' & Antonyms of the word 'lessening'.
Noun
Synonymsdecrease, drop-off,
Antonymsincrease,
Verb
Synonymsdecrease, diminish, lessen, fall, decrease, lessen, minify, subside, lessen,
Antonymsincrease, increase,
