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Shorten
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Meanings of Shorten
Verb
- To make something shorter.
- To become shorter.
- To make less of something, like food or time.
- To make a piece of dough easier to work with by adding fat.
Explanation of the word: Shorten
To shorten means to make something shorter or smaller. For example, if you have a long story and you tell just the important parts, you are shortening the story.
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Translations for the word: Shorten
hindi
छोटा
chhota
छोटा करना
chhota karna
कम करना
kam karna
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Shorten
What does 'shorten' mean?
To make something shorter in length or time.
How do you pronounce 'shorten'?
You say it like 'shor-ten'.
What is the origin of the word 'shorten'?
The word 'shorten' comes from the Old English word 'sceortian', which means to make short.
What is the meaning of 'shorten' in Hindi?
The word 'shorten' in Hindi is 'छोटा करना' (Chhota Karna).