Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Shorten.
How to pronounce shorten:
UK
Shorten - as a verb
Make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
Example: "He shortened his trip due to illness"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring downcut5cut backcut downreduce9trim6trim backtrim downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
lengthen12Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17abridge11contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make short or shorter
Example: "Shorten the skirt"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Example: "Bowdlerize a novel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowdlerise16bowdlerize25castrate10expurgate19Example Sentences
"Can you please shorten this dress for me?"
"I need to shorten this paragraph to meet the word limit."
"We should shorten the meeting to one hour instead of two."
"His long commute was exhausting, so he decided to shorten it by moving closer to work."
"Could you please shorten this URL for me?"
Word Game Points
Is SHORTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shorten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SHORTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shorten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHORTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shorten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
