letup

Thân thiện

The rain showed no letup throughout the afternoon.

Definition

Noun: A period of temporary reduction or cessation in intensity, activity, or force; a pause or lull.

Usage

The noun "letup" describes a noticeable decrease or break in something that is typically continuous, strenuous, or intense. It is often used in contexts involving weather, work, pressure, or noise.

Examples

• After three days of heavy rain, we finally had a letup in the storm.
• The workers continued without letup for ten hours.
• There was a brief letup in the traffic, allowing us to cross the street.
• The pain continued with no letup.

Advanced Usage

• "without letup": As a continuous, unceasing action. This is a common adverbial phrase.
  • The machine operated without letup for the entire weekend.
• "a welcome letup": Emphasizes that the pause or reduction is a relief.
  • The cooler weather provided a welcome letup from the summer heat.

Variants and Related Words

• Let up (phrasal verb): To diminish, slacken, or cease.
  • The rain finally let up in the afternoon.

Synonyms

• Lull
• Respite
• Pause
• Break
• Slackening
• Abatement

Antonyms

• Intensification
• Increase
• Continuation

Related Phrases

• No letup in sight: Used to indicate that a difficult or intense situation is expected to continue.
  • With the deadline approaching, there's no letup in sight for the project team.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
   • there was never a letup in the noise

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lull