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Uncommonshortening
The correct spelling is shortening.
How to pronounce shortening
verb
Say it like: Sho-rte-nin-g
The correct spelling is shortening. To make shorter; to abbreviate. For example: "to shorten an allowance of food"
Usage Examples
“to shorten an allowance of food”
Meanings
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.
noun
- 1.Fat that is solid at room temperature, such as margarine or lard (not usually used of butter), used to make shortcrust pastry.
- 2.Verbal noun of shorten - a reduction in length.
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