Shorten and Shortening

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Shortening is a synonym for shorten. In some cases you can replace term "Shortening" with "Shorten", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

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

Shorten is a synonym for shortening. Sometimes you can use "Shorten" instead a verb "Shortening".

Nearby Words: short, shorten, shortened, shortness