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Meaning of shorten

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shorten

Pronunciation:/ˈʃɔːtən//ˈʃɔɹtən/

verb

Definitions

  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.