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Meaning of
shortens
in English
shortens
us
//ʃɔːr.tənz//
uk
//ʃɔːt.ənz//
#common
Lemma:
shorten
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
makes
something
shorter
;
reduces
length
becomes
shorter
in
length
reduces
amount
or
quantity
;
lessens
abbreviates
or
contracts
something
to
tighten
a
rope
by
taking
in
slack
;
reduce
length
to
reduce
sail
size
by
taking
it
in
