append vs lessen

append

noun
  • An instance of writing more data to the end of an existing file. 

verb
  • To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex 

  • To write more data to the end of a pre-existing file, string, or other object. 

  • To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended 

lessen

verb
  • To make less; to diminish; to reduce. 

  • To become less. 

conj
  • unless. 

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