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'shorten' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shorten' with 7 example sentences.


shorten verb

: 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?
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