Differ and Lessen

Differ

Differ verb - To be unlike; to not be the same.

Lessen and differ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lessen" instead a verb "Differ".

Lessen

Lessen verb - To make smaller in amount, volume, or extent.

Differ and lessen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Differ" instead a verb "Lessen".

Nearby Words: lessening, less

Common collocations

time differ time lessen time
bit differ bit lessen bit
effects differ effects lessen effects
powers differ powers lessen powers
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