shorten
10 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #19,854
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːɹtʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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