Abridgment and Lengthening

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Abridgment noun - A shortened version of a written work.

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Lengthening is an antonym for abridgment.

Lengthening noun - The act of making longer.

Usage example: a lengthening of the school year is favored by many of the parents in the school district

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Abridgment is an antonym for lengthening.

Nearby Words: lengthen, length, lengthened

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