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- 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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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.
- English (US)
lightening meaning: 1. present participle of lighten 2. to...
- Znaczenie Lightening, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
lightening definicja: 1. present participle of lighten 2. to...
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lighten. verb. uk / ˈlaɪ.t ə n / us / ˈlaɪ.t̬ ə n / lighten...
- English (US)
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.
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.
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.
lighten. verb. uk / ˈlaɪ.t ə n / us / ˈlaɪ.t̬ ə n / lighten verb (BECOME BRIGHT) Add to word list. [ I ] to become less dark: The sky had lightened and there were breaks in the clouds. Opposite. darken. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Colourless or causing colour to fade. ashen-faced. bleach. colourlessly. depigmentation.
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]
5 days ago · Definitions of lightening. noun. changing to a lighter color. synonyms: whitening. see more. noun. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped. see more.
