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What Does Shorten Mean?

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.

Shorten — Full Explanation

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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Shorten Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
छोटा

chhota

छोटा करना

chhota karna

कम करना

kam karna

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Frequently Asked Questions About 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).