abate

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

become less in amount or intensity; slack off; slack; die away

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: abated; abated; abating

Example sentences with this word:

This morning it was -12C, and after three hours it is still -12C. Luckily the wind has abated, but it is body-numbingly cold, and all of the streets are deserted.

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GRE

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