B1
lessen vs lesson
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lessenverb/ˈles.ən/ | Meaning to become less, or to make something smaller, weaker or not as bad | Goes with lessen the risk | Example Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease. |
| lessonnoun/ˈles.ən/ | Meaning A period of time when a teacher teaches a class or a person. | Goes with — | Example My English lesson starts at nine and finishes at ten thirty. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Wearing a helmet the risk of injury.