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Uncommonshorten
The correct spelling is shorten.
How to pronounce shorten
/ˈʃɔːtən/
verbIPA: /ˈʃɔːtən/
Say it like: Sho-rte-n
The correct spelling is shorten. To make shorter; to abbreviate. For example: "to shorten an allowance of food"
Usage Examples
“to shorten an allowance of food”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make shorter; to abbreviate.
- 2.To become shorter.
- 3.To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).
- 4.To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
- 5.To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
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