shorten
/ˈʃɔrtən/
short · en
ˈʃɔrt · ən
English Definition
v. to make something shorter
Significado en Español
acortar, reducir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rút ngắn, làm ngắn lại
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “shorten”:
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A
abbreviate
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B
lengthen
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C
extend
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D
prolong
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A — abbreviate.
“shorten” means v. to make something shorter
Common questions about “shorten”
What does “shorten” mean?
shorten — v. to make something shorter. In Chinese: 缩短，变短.
How do you pronounce “shorten”?
shorten is pronounced /ˈʃɔrtən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: short · en.
Is “shorten” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shorten appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
