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lessen

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛsən/

The English word “lessen” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
  2. To become less.

conjunction

  1. unless.

Etymology

From Middle English lessenen, lasnen, equivalent to less + -en (verbal suffix).

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