LIGHTENED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word LIGHTENED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LIGHTENED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Lighten

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈlʌɪtn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity

Short Definition:

make or become lighter in weight or severity

Examples:
  • efforts to lighten the burden of regulation
  • the strain had lightened

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