Curtail and Shortening

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Curtail verb - To make less in extent or duration.

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Shortening and curtail are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shortening" with "Curtail", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: curtailment, curtailing

Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.

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Curtail and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Curtail" instead a verb "Shortening".

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness

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