(less-en) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to make something smaller or less.

Example Sentence

The water in the glass will lessen as you drink it.

More Example Sentences

He tried to lessen his stress today.

Synonyms

reduce; decrease; diminish

Antonyms

increase; amplify; expand

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Rhymes

  • besson
  • bresson
  • chesson
  • creson
  • cresson
  • dressen
  • essen
  • esson
  • hesson
  • jessen
  • jesson
  • kessen
  • kesten
  • lessen
  • lesson
  • presson
  • wesson

  • mckesson
  • monessen

  • delicatessen