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shortened

/ˈʃɔːrtnd/ /ˈʃɔːrtənd/

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verb

To make shorter; to abbreviate.

Examples :

"The teacher shortened the lesson because it was almost lunchtime. "

language grammar

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verb

To become shorter.

Examples :

"The days have shortened as winter approaches. "

time action process

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verb

To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).

Examples :

"The unexpected medical bills shortened our vacation by a week. "

negative action

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verb

To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.

Examples :

"The baker shortened the pie dough by working in cold butter, creating a flaky crust. "

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verb

To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.

Examples :

"to shorten an allowance of food"

amount action process

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verb

To take in the slack of (a rope).

Examples :

"The sailor shortened the mooring rope to secure the boat tightly to the dock. "

nautical sailing

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To reduce (sail) by taking it in.

Examples :

"The sailor shortened the sail because the wind was getting too strong. "

nautical sailing