Shorten Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Shorten
Meaning 1 : edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Synonyms : bowdlerise, bowdlerize, castrate, expurgate
Synonyms : bowdlerise, bowdlerize, castrate, expurgate
Meaning 2 : reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example : The manuscript must be shortened
Synonyms : abbreviate, abridge, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce
Example : The manuscript must be shortened
Synonyms : abbreviate, abridge, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce
Meaning 3 : become short or shorter
Example : In winter, the days shorten
Example : In winter, the days shorten
Meaning 4 : make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
Example : He shortened his trip due to illness
Example : He shortened his trip due to illness
Meaning 5 : make short or shorter
Example : shorten the skirt,shorten the rope by a few inches
Example : shorten the skirt,shorten the rope by a few inches