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English verb: let up | |||
| 1. | let up (change) become less in amount or intensity | ||
| Samples | The storm abated. The rain let up after a few hours. | ||
| Synonyms | abate, die away, slack, slack off | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decrease, diminish, fall, lessen | ||
| 2. | let up (change) reduce pressure or intensity | ||
| Samples | He eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down. | ||
| Synonyms | ease off, ease up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
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