lessening

UK
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

Translations

lesseningnoun
lessenings
pl
The lessening of pollution is crucial for the environment.
Уменьшение загрязнения имеет решающее значение для окружающей среды.
Additional translations
уменьшение интенсивности
lesseninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/
Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that is becoming smaller or less intense.
lessenverb

lessening

Gerund

lessened
Past Simple
lessened
Past Participle
lessening
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɛs.ən/
US
/ˈlɛs.ən/
They tried to lessen the impact of the news.
Они пытались уменьшить влияние новостей.
The company is working to lessen its carbon footprint.
Компания работает над тем, чтобы снизить свой углеродный след.
The medicine can help lessen the pain.
Лекарство может помочь ослабить боль.

Definitions

lesseningnoun
The act or process of making or becoming less; a decrease.
The lessening of traffic on the main road made the neighborhood quieter.
lesseninggerund / present participle
Becoming smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; diminishing.
There is a lessening risk of floods as the dry season approaches.
lessenverb
To make or become less; to reduce in size, degree, or intensity.
The medication helped to lessen the pain.
To diminish or decrease in importance or value.
The manager's decision did not lessen his respect among the team.