Meanings
to make or become less; to decrease in amount, degree, or intensity.
کم کرنا; مقدار، درجہ، یا شدت میں کمی کرنا۔
کم کرنا
kam karna
Common Collocations
- lessen the impact
- lessen the pain
- lessen the risk
Example Sentences
We need to lessen the environmental impact of our activities.
ہمیں اپنی سرگرمیوں کا ماحولیاتی اثر کم کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Humein apni saragarmiyon ka maholiyati asar kam karne ki zaroorat hai.
He is trying to lessen his workload to reduce stress.
وہ اپنی کام کی مقدار کم کرنے کی کوشش کر رہا ہے تاکہ دباؤ کم ہو سکے۔
Woh apni kaam ki maqdaar kam karne ki koshish kar raha hai taake dabao kam ho sake.
The pain should lessen after taking the medication.
دوائی لینے کے بعد درد کم ہونا چاہیے۔
Dawai lene ke baad dard kam hona chahiye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'less' as in having less of something.
Imagine a scale where one side is overloaded and the other is lightening.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹی جان، بڑی بات
Chhoti jaan, badi baat
A small effort can lead to a big impact.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "leðsian" — to make less
First known use: 14th century
The term 'lessen' has evolved from the Old English word 'leðsian', which carries the connotation of reducing or diminishing something. It became part of Middle English as 'lessen' with a similar meaning.