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    lightening
    /ˈlʌɪtənɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of the fetus engages in the pelvis.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIGHTENING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Lightening is the present participle of lighten, which means to become less dark, to make something lighter, or to make something less serious. See how to use lightening in sentences and learn related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lighteningLightening Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 11, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the verb lighten, which can mean to make light or clear, to relieve of a burden, or to give out flashes of lightning. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of lighten.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLIGHTENING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    lightening meaning: 1. present participle of lighten 2. to become less dark: 3. to make a difficult situation or…. Learn more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lighteningLightening - definition of lightening by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and difference of lightening and lightning, two words that are often confused. Find synonyms, antonyms, translations, and examples of lightening in various contexts.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › lighteningLIGHTENING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lightening definition: the descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, occurring toward the end of pregnancy, changing the contour of the abdomen and facilitating breathing by lessening pressure under the diaphragm.. See examples of LIGHTENING used in a sentence.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIGHTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to make a difficult situation or responsibility easier: Getting a new assistant will lighten (= reduce) the workload considerably. See more. lighten verb (MAKE PALE)

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIGHTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If your attitude or mood lightens, or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed. As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened. [VERB] The sun was streaming in through the window, yet it did nothing to lighten his mood. [VERB noun]