Let up

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To become less intense or severe, to ease or reduce.

The rain didn't let up all day.
Visual representation of "let up" - To become less intense or severe, to ease or reduce.

Often appears as...

  • the rain won't let up
  • the noise didn't let up
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Visual representation of "let up"
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Weather Context

Often used when talking about weather easing up, like rain or snow becoming less intense.

Illustration for Weather Context
Looks like the snow is finally letting up.
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Long Duration

Implies something intense has been going on for a while before it starts to ease.

Illustration for Long Duration
After hours of debate, the tension let up.
Visual representation of the word "Let up"

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