LESSEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
decrease in size, extent, or range
Example: 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
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
wear off or die down
Example: The pain subsided
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Verb
make smaller
Example: He decreased his staff
Synonyms
Fall, Decrease, Diminish, Minify, Subside
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "lessen" comes from Middle English lessenen.
🔗 Related Words
less – A related word in the same word family.
-en – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.