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Monday, October 4, 2010

Difference between lessen and lesson

Lessen means to diminish or become less:

My broker says bond funds may lessen investment risk.


Lesson is something to be learned:

The new software helps teacher make detailed lesson plans.

Source: The Wrong Word Dictionary (Dave Dowling, Ar-Risalah, 2009)

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