'shorten' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'shorten' with 7 example sentences.
- shorten verb
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: make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
: make short or shorter
: become short or shorter
: edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
Don't smoke. Smoking can shorten your penis.
I must have it shortened.
I felt as if my life had been shortened.
Sadness lengthens life; happiness shortens it.
A working day shortens life by 8 hours.
This way we can shorten the distance.
How can you shorten this cable?