Canadian English Meaning of shorten
shorten
Other Canadian English words related to shorten
- abbreviate
- Abridge
- cut back
- reduce
- truncate
- cutback
- compress
- cut
- cut down
- Decrease
- digest
- dock
- elide
- encapsulate
- Modify
- pare
- recapitulate
- sum up
- summarize
- syncopate
- Trim
- abate
- abstract
- constrict
- Contract
- deflate
- diminish
- downsize
- dwindle
- epitomize
- less
- Lower
- moderate
- Prune
- lay off
- shrink
- Slash
- taper
- (subtract (from))
Nearest Words of shorten
Definitions and Meaning of shorten in English
shorten (v)
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
make short or shorter
become short or shorter
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
shorten (a.)
To make short or shorter in measure, extent, or time; as, to shorten distance; to shorten a road; to shorten days of calamity.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen; to abridge; to curtail; to contract; as, to shorten work, an allowance of food, etc.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive; -- with of.
To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, pot liquor, or the like.
shorten (v. i.)
To become short or shorter; as, the day shortens in northern latitudes from June to December; a metallic rod shortens by cold.
FAQs About the word shorten
shorten
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration, reduce in scope while retaining essential elements, make short or shorter, beco
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elongate,expand,extend,increase,lengthen,extend,Add,amplify,augment,boost
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