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lessening

/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

lesseningnoun

lessenings

Translations

уменьшение

The lessening of pollution is crucial for the environment.

Уменьшение загрязнения имеет решающее значение для окружающей среды.

Additional translations

снижение

ослабление

уменьшение интенсивности

Definitions

The act or process of making or becoming less; a decrease.

The lessening of traffic on the main road made the neighborhood quieter.

Synonyms

lesseninggerund / present participle

/ˈlɛs.ən.ɪŋ/

Used before a noun or after a linking verb to describe something that is becoming smaller or less intense.

Definitions

Becoming smaller in amount, degree, or intensity; diminishing.

There is a lessening risk of floods as the dry season approaches.

Synonyms

lessenverb

lessening

Gerund

lessened

Past Simple

lessened

Past Participle

lessening

Gerund

/ˈlɛs.ən/

Translations

уменьшать

They tried to lessen the impact of the news.

Они пытались уменьшить влияние новостей.

снижать

The company is working to lessen its carbon footprint.

Компания работает над тем, чтобы снизить свой углеродный след.

ослаблять

The medicine can help lessen the pain.

Лекарство может помочь ослабить боль.

Additional translations

убывать

спадать

облегчать

Definitions

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.

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