Shortened Meaning in English
word · lemma: shorten
ˈʃɔɹtənd
SHOR-tuhnd
ʃˈɔːtənd
SHAW-tuhnd
Definition
Made shorter in length, duration, or form. Often refers to reducing the amount of something or making a word or phrase briefer.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for objects, time periods, or text (like a 'shortened version'). Often paired with things like 'meeting', 'name', or 'story'. Can refer both to making something physically smaller or making information more brief.
Spanish: acortado - abreviadoPortuguese (BR): encurtado - abreviadoPortuguese (PT): encurtado - abreviadoChinese (Simplified): 缩短的 - 简化的Chinese (Traditional): 縮短的 - 簡化的Hindi: संक्षिप्त - छोटा किया गयाArabic: مُخَصَّر - مُقَصَّرBengali: সংক্ষেপিত - ছোট করাRussian: сокращённый - укороченныйJapanese: 短縮されたVietnamese: được rút ngắnKorean: 단축된 - 줄인Turkish: kısaltılmışUrdu: مختصر شدہ - کم کیا گیاIndonesian: dipendekkan - diperpendek
Example Sentences
The class was shortened because the teacher was sick.
basic
She used a shortened form of her name on the form.
basic
We made a shortened version of the story for kids.
basic
Due to time, the meeting has been shortened to 30 minutes.
natural
He wore shortened pants because he grew taller.
natural
Most nicknames are just shortened versions of real names.
natural