Shortened: meaning, definitions and examples

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shortened

 

[ ˈʃɔːtnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

abbreviation

To make something shorter in length.

Synonyms

abbreviate, reduce, truncate

Examples of usage

  • She shortened her hair before the summer started.
  • Please shorten the document to one page.

Translations

Translations of the word "shortened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encurtado

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 verkürzt

🇮🇩 dipendekkan

🇺🇦 скорочений

🇵🇱 skrócony

🇯🇵 短縮された

🇫🇷 raccourci

🇪🇸 acortado

🇹🇷 kısaltılmış

🇰🇷 단축된

🇸🇦 مختصر

🇨🇿 zkrácený

🇸🇰 skrátený

🇨🇳 缩短的

🇸🇮 skrajšan

🇮🇸 stytt

🇰🇿 қысқартылған

🇬🇪 შემოკლებული

🇦🇿 qısaldılmış

🇲🇽 acortado

Etymology

The word 'shortened' is the past tense of the verb 'shorten', which originated from the Old English word 'sceortian'. The concept of shortening has been present in language for centuries, as people have always sought to make things more concise and brief.

See also: short, shortage, shortbread, shortcomings, shortcut, shortcuts, shorten, shortening, shortenings, shortfall, shortly, shortness, shortsighted.

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Position #9,874 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.