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Shortens Definition

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verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shorten.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • abbreviates
  • abridges
  • condenses
  • curtails
  • reduces
  • shrinks
  • compresses
  • cuts
  • bobs
  • chops
  • deprives
  • diminishes
  • docks
  • epitomizes
  • lessens
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • lengthens
  • increases
  • grows
  • enlarges
  • elongates
  • amplifies

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  • short eyes
  • short-end-of-the-stick
  • short-exact-sequence
  • short-faced bear
  • shortenable
  • shortened
  • shortened form
  • shortener
  • shortening
  • shortens
  • shorter
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