English · Phrasal verb Attested

abate of

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Meaning · English

To lessen, to subtract something from.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Dated

Common questions

What does “abate of” mean?

To lessen, to subtract something from.

Is “abate of” formal or informal?

abate of is generally archaic.

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