Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Lessens.
Lessens - as a verb
Decrease in size, extent, or range
Example: "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decreasediminishfallHypernyms (Closely Related)
change magnitudeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
breakshrinkshriveltaper
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Make become smaller
Example: "He decreased his staff"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decreaseminifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
suppressmitigateparepare down
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circumscribeconfine tolimitboil downconcentratereducereduceshrinkabbreviateabridgecontractcutforeshortenreduceshortenabateslackslakelourlowerturn downde-escalateweakenminimiseminimizebring downcutcut backcut downreducetrimtrim backtrim downcutrelaxslackslack upslackenbelittlediminish
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Example Sentences
"She lessens the amount of sugar in her coffee to reduce her intake of calories."
"Regular exercise lessens the risk of developing heart disease."
"Reading before bed lessens my anxiety and helps me sleep better."
"Adding some water lessens the concentration of the solution."
"Using earplugs lessens the noise from the construction site outside."
Word Game Points
Is LESSENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lessens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LESSENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is LESSENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lessens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLESSENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is LESSENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lessens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLESSENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
