lightening
Lightening (noun) means the act or process of making something brighter or lighter in weight. Example: “Skin lightening products are heavily regulated in some countries.”
How to use lightening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of becoming lighter (in color, weight, or mood) — or, in pregnancy, the baby settling lower.
Don't confuse with "lightning," the electrical flash in a storm — they are spelled differently and mean different things.
Word forms
lightenings plural
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Skin _____ products are heavily regulated in some countries.
Etymology
The noun form of the verb lighten, formed with the -ing suffix.
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Rhymes for lightening
Frequently asked questions
What does “lightening” mean?
The word “lightening” means the act or process of making something brighter or lighter in weight. In plain terms, the process of becoming lighter (in color, weight, or mood) — or, in pregnancy, the baby settling lower.
How do you pronounce “lightening”?
“Lightening” is pronounced LEYE-tn-ihng (/ˈlaɪ.tn̩.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lightening” in a sentence?
Here is “lightening” used in a sentence: “Skin lightening products are heavily regulated in some countries.”
What part of speech is “lightening”?
“Lightening” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lightening” have?
“Lightening” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of making something brighter or lighter in weight.