No. 8,363 in Swedish
avta
"Avta" means "to decrease," "diminish," or "wane."
In a sentence
Regnet började avta under kvällen.
The rain started to diminish during the evening.
The word 'avta' is used here to describe the process of gradual reduction or weakening in intensity, specifically referring to the weather condition.
Vindarna kommer att avta efter stormen.
The winds will diminish after the storm.
This usage of 'avta' illustrates the decrease in strength of winds, indicating the aftermath of a stronger meteorological event.
Smärtan avtar långsamt efter operationen.
The pain diminishes slowly after the surgery.
Here, 'avta' is applied to express a gradual reduction in physical sensation or discomfort, showing its use in the context of human experience.
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