Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Abridge.
How to pronounce abridge:
US
Abridge - as a verb
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lessen, diminish, or curtail
Example: "The new law might abridge our freedom of expression"
Example Sentences
"I had to abridge the novel because it was too long for our magazine."
"The director decided to abridge the play to fit within the time constraints."
"The professor abridged the textbook to create a more concise version for his students."
"They abridged the documentary to make it suitable for a shorter runtime."
"The publisher had to abridge the autobiography to make it more marketable."
Word Game Points
Is ABRIDGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abridge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABRIDGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ABRIDGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abridge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABRIDGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is ABRIDGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abridge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABRIDGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
