ABBREVIATE
(verb, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Abbreviate.
How to pronounce abbreviate:
Def 1 US
Abbreviate - as a verb
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abridge11contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shorten
Example: "Abbreviate `new york' and write `ny'"
Abbreviate - as a noun
An abridgment.
Abbreviate - as an adjective
Abbreviated; abridged; shortened.
Having one part relatively shorter than another or than the ordinary type.
Example Sentences
"Please abbreviate the word 'abbreviation'."
"You should abbreviate the word 'abbreviation' as 'abbrev.'."
"The letter 'a' is commonly abbreviated as 'abbrev.'."
"Please do not abbreviate the word 'abbreviation' in this context."
"You can abbreviate 'number' as 'no.'."
Word Game Points
Is ABBREVIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABBREVIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is ABBREVIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABBREVIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is ABBREVIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abbreviate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABBREVIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
