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lessen

/ˈlɛsən/ · 6 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

    decrease in size, extent, or range

    The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester

  2. verb

    make smaller

    He decreased his staff

  3. verb

    wear off or die down

    The pain subsided

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