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1. shorten
verb. ['ˈʃɔrtən'] make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration.
Synonyms
Etymology
- shorten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- short (English)
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. shorten
verb. ['ˈʃɔrtən'] reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.
Synonyms
Etymology
- shorten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- short (English)
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. shorten
verb. ['ˈʃɔrtən'] edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- shorten (English)
- -en (English)
- -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
- short (English)
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))