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verb
- 1. make or become shorter: "he shortened his stride" Similar Opposite
- 2. reduce the amount of (sail spread): "before sail could be shortened she went on to her beam ends"
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Sep 23, 2015 · C1. to become shorter or to make something shorter: As you grow older, your spine shortens by about an inch. I've asked him to shorten my grey trousers. The name William is often shortened to Bill. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to be the abbreviation for something.
The meaning of SHORTEN is to reduce the length or duration of. How to use shorten in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Shorten.
shorten is a general word meaning to make less in extent or duration: to shorten a dress; to shorten a prison sentence. The other three terms suggest methods of shortening. abbreviate usu. means to shorten a word or group of words, as by omission of letters: to abbreviate a name.
Shorten is a general word meaning to make less in extent or duration: to shorten a dress, a prisoner's sentence. The other three terms suggest methods of shortening. To abbreviate is to make shorter by omission or contraction: to abbreviate a word.
shorten is a general word meaning to make less in extent or duration: to shorten a dress, a prisoner's sentence. The other three terms suggest methods of shortening.
Definition of shorten verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
us / ˈʃɔr·t ə n / shorten verb [T] (LENGTH) Add to word list. to make something shorter in length, distance, or height: I’d like to have this jacket shortened by about two inches. shorten verb [T] (TIME) to make something shorter in time: A high school knee injury probably shortened his football career.
Shorten is a general word meaning to make less in extent or duration: to shorten a dress, a prisoner's sentence. The other three terms suggest methods of shortening. To abbreviate is to make shorter by omission or contraction: to abbreviate a word.
SHORTEN definition: to become shorter or to make something shorter: . Learn more.
Shorten Definition. To make short or shorter; reduce in length, amount, or extent. To reduce in force, efficacy, or intensity. To reef or furl (a sail) so that less canvas is exposed to the breeze. To become short or shorter. To add shortening in making (pastry, etc.) for crispness or flakiness.
