Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Shortened.
Shortened - as an adjective satellite
Cut short in duration
Example: "The abbreviated speech"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviated19truncated12Shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another
Example: "A miracle that anyone survived in the telescoped cars"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
telescoped15Shortened - as a verb
To make shorter; to abbreviate.
To become shorter.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).
To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
Example: "To shorten an allowance of food"
To take in the slack of (a rope).
To reduce (sail) by taking it in.
Example Sentences
"The shortened version of the book was easier to read."
"She wore a shortened version of the dress for the party."
"The shortened route saved us a lot of time."
"I prefer to wear shortened socks with my shoes."
"He had a shortened career due to his injury."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SHORTENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHORTENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortened is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
