204 - Abridge

Abridge : Verb

  1. abridge something to make a book, play, etc. shorter by leaving parts out (Oxford)

  2. to make a book, play, or piece of writing shorter by removing details and information that is not important (Cambridge)

گھٹانا / مختصر کرنا

Sentence (s)

  1. She has been asked to abridge the novel for radio. (Oxford)

  2. The book was abridged for children. (Cambridge)

Phrases & Connected Words

  • abridge the novel for radio.

  • abridged for children.

Synonym(s)

  1. Shorten

  2. Cut

Antonym(s)

  1. Lengthen

Word Family

  1. Abridgement