lessen
verb (used without object)
to become less.
had lessened
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past perfectof lessen.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, stigma around single parenthood had lessened, said Dr Hill.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
Her fatigue had lessened, and her symptoms occurred infrequently and were more manageable.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2022
Derek Williams, a National Weather Service meteorologist, said the strong winds that had been rapidly pushing the fire to the east had lessened midweek.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
The smoke had lessened from the previous day, he said, motioning to the hills, where patches of charred black peeked through the brown haze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2020
I was growing used to the pain, or it had lessened.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
