Abbreviate and Abridged

Abbreviate

Abbreviate verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Abridged is a synonym for abbreviate. In some cases you can use "Abridged" instead an adjective "Abbreviate".

Abridged

Abridged adjective - (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting.

Abbreviate is a synonym for abridged in shorten topic. You can use "Abbreviate" instead the word "Abridged" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: abridgment, abridgement, abridging
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