Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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shorten | No | No | Yes | No |
edit | No | No | Yes | No |
shorten (verb) | edit (verb) |
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become short or shorter | prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting |
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration | cut and assemble the components of |
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements | cut or eliminate |
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate | supervise the publication of |
make short or shorter |