abate of
abate of · abates of · abated of · abating of
To lessen, to subtract something fromTo lessen, to subtract something from.
» Even as COVID-19 abates, the threat of crime deters commerce.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)To lessen, to subtract something from.
Examples
1 sentencesEven as COVID-19 abates, the threat of crime deters commerce.
Forms
abates of, abating of, abated of, abated of| Base form | abate of · to abate of |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | abates of |
| Present participle | abating of |
| Past simple | abated of |
| Past participle | abated of |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle