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light·en2
 lighten2
- pronunciation:
- laI
t
 n
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lightened, lightening, lightens |
| definition 1: |
to reduce the weight of.
I had to lighten the load in my backpack.- synonyms:
- lessen, reduce, relieve
- antonyms:
- compound
- similar words:
- moderate
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| definition 2: |
to become less worried or sad.
Lamin's mood lightened when he saw the new puppy.- synonyms:
- cheer
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| related words: |
ease, modify, relax, smooth |
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