Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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lessen | No | No | Yes | No |
foreshorten | No | No | Yes | No |
lessen (verb) | foreshorten (verb) |
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decrease in size, extent, or range | reduce in scope while retaining essential elements |
wear off or die down | shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth |
make become smaller |