Basic

shorten

/ˈʃɔrtən/

short · en ˈʃɔrt · ən

English Definition

v. to make something shorter

中文释义

缩短，变短

Significado en Español

acortar, reducir

한국어 뜻

줄이다, 단축하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

rút ngắn, làm ngắn lại

Example Sentence

Please shorten this essay to 500 words.

请把这篇文章缩短到500字。

Synonyms

reduce abbreviate cut

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “shorten”:

A abbreviate
B lengthen
C prolong
D extend

Show answer

A — abbreviate. “shorten” means v. to make something shorter

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kind tailor offered to ______ the very long trousers to fit the boy.

A lengthen
B shorten
C extend
D stretch

Show answer

B — shorten. “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.

How do you use “shorten” in a sentence?

Please shorten this essay to 500 words. (请把这篇文章缩短到500字。)

What are synonyms for “shorten”?

reduce, abbreviate, cut — all close in meaning to shorten (v. to make something shorter).

Is “shorten” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. shorten appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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