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- [uh-brij]
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-brij]
- /əˈbrɪdʒ/
Definitions of abridge word
- verb abridge to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting 3
- verb abridge to curtail; diminish 3
- verb abridge to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc) 3
- verb transitive abridge to reduce in scope, extent, etc.; shorten 3
- verb transitive abridge to shorten (a piece of writing) while preserving its substance; condense 3
- verb transitive abridge to lessen or curtail (rights, authority, etc.) 3
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Origin of abridge
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English abreggen, abriggen < Middle French abreg(i)er < Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten. See a-4, abbreviate
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Parts of speech for Abridge
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abridge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abridge
verb abridge
- curtail — If you curtail something, you reduce or limit it.
- abbreviate — If you abbreviate something, especially a word or a piece of writing, you make it shorter.
- truncate — to shorten by cutting off a part; cut short: Truncate detailed explanations.
- trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
- snip — to cut with a small, quick stroke, or a succession of such strokes, with scissors or the like.
Antonyms for abridge
verb abridge
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- stretch — to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out): to stretch oneself out on the ground.
- release — to lease again.
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