abridge (Meaning)
abridge (v)
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
lessen, diminish, or curtail
abridge (v. t.)
To make shorter; to shorten in duration; to lessen; to diminish; to curtail; as, to abridge labor; to abridge power or rights.
To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense; as, to abridge a history or dictionary.
To deprive; to cut off; -- followed by of, and formerly by from; as, to abridge one of his rights.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abridge
abridge Sentence Examples
- The classic novel was abridged to create a simplified version for young readers.
- The publisher decided to abridge the lengthy manuscript to make it more marketable.
- The film adaptation had to abridge the intricate plot of the novel to fit the allotted time.
- Students often prefer abridged versions of Shakespeare's plays for a quicker understanding.
- The dictionary abridged certain entries to make the reference book more concise.
- Due to time constraints, the speaker had to abridge the presentation to fit within the allocated hour.
- The director chose to abridge some scenes in the movie to enhance its pacing.
- The audiobook was abridged to provide a more digestible version for listeners on the go.
- The project manager had to abridge the project timeline to meet the urgent deadline.
- The encyclopedia abridged certain articles to accommodate a broader range of topics within its volumes.
FAQs About the word abridge
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements, lessen, diminish, or curtailTo make shorter; to shorten in duration; to lessen; to diminish; to curtail; as,
shorten, curtail, abbreviate, cut back, elide, reduce, dock,truncate, shrink, prune
supplement, lengthen, enlarge, enlarge, extend, elongate, lengthen, elongate,extend, supplement
The classic novel was abridged to create a simplified version for young readers.
The publisher decided to abridge the lengthy manuscript to make it more marketable.
The film adaptation had to abridge the intricate plot of the novel to fit the allotted time.
Students often prefer abridged versions of Shakespeare's plays for a quicker understanding.
