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abridge vs concentrate

concentrate vs abridge

abridge is not a noun while concentrate is a noun.

abridge and concentrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abridge No No Yes No
concentrate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, concentrate is a hyponym of abridge; that is, concentrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abridge:
  • abridge: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
  • concentrate: make more concise
Other hyponyms of abridge include bowdlerise, bowdlerize, castrate, expurgate, shorten, condense, digest.
abridge (noun) concentrate (noun)
a concentrated example of something
a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
abridge (verb) concentrate (verb)
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements cook until very little liquid is left
lessen, diminish, or curtail make denser, stronger, or purer
make central
be cooked until very little liquid is left
make more concise
compress or concentrate
direct one's attention on something
draw together or meet in one common center
Difference between abridge and concentrate

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