Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Shortens.
Shortens - 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
"He shortens his sentences to make them more concise."
"The tailor shortens the skirt to fit the customer."
"Exercise shortens the time it takes for muscles to recover."
"The speed limit reduction shortens the travel time."
"The surgery successfully shortens the healing process."
Word Game Points
Is SHORTENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shortens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHORTENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SHORTENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shortens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHORTENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SHORTENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shortens is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHORTENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
