shorten Synonyms
shorten Meaning
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.
shorten Sentence Examples
- The publisher suggested shortening the manuscript to improve its readability.
- The carpenter used a hacksaw to shorten the wooden beam to fit the frame.
- The surgeon shortened the bone during the operation to promote proper healing.
- The teacher shortened the lesson plan to accommodate the limited time available.
- The tailor shortened the pants legs to match the desired length.
- The technician shortened the circuit by removing unnecessary components.
- The author shortened the dialogue to enhance the story's pacing.
- The runner shortened her stride to conserve energy during the marathon.
- The stylist shortened the model's hair to create a modern and chic look.
- The software engineer shortened the code snippet to improve its efficiency.
FAQs About the word 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
abbreviate, curtail, cut back, abridge, truncate,reduce, recapitulate, cut down, elide, encapsulate
prolong, increase, elongate, lengthen,extend, prolong, expand, increase, expand, lengthen
The publisher suggested shortening the manuscript to improve its readability.
The carpenter used a hacksaw to shorten the wooden beam to fit the frame.
The surgeon shortened the bone during the operation to promote proper healing.
The teacher shortened the lesson plan to accommodate the limited time available.
