Question 72
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "ease off", as in "The rain eased off".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
To ease off is to become less strong.
Worth noting
Become heavier is the opposite, and stop suddenly goes too far.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "ease off"
- Typical timeTypical
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