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lighten, lightening, lightning

The verb lighten means to reduce weight or increase brightness.

  • Talking about problems and sharing solutions help to lighten the burden of parenting.
  • This software will help you to lighten the colours in a dark photograph.

The noun meaning "an increase in brightness" is lightening (with an e).

  • A noticeable lightening occurred in the eastern sky before sunrise.

The electrical discharge in the sky is lightning (no e).

  • Lightning struck the water tower on Queen Street last night.