Both Uses of
abate
in
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
- When he opened them again it was evening and some of the sharp pain had abated, there were many dull aches, and the crash came back to him fully.
p. 31.5 *abated = decreased
- ...and while the pain in his forehead seemed to be abating somewhat, just trying to stand made him weak enough to nearly collapse.
p. 36.2abating = reducing amount or intensity
Definition:
to become less in amount or intensity