Lowering and Shortening

Lowering

Lowering noun - The act of causing something to move to a lower level.

Shortening and lowering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shortening" instead a noun "Lowering".

Nearby Words: lower, lowered

Shortening

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

Lowering and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lowering" instead a noun "Shortening".

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness
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