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abridge
to shorten while keeping the essence
Synonyms
- condense
- abbreviate
- shorten
Antonyms
- lengthen
- expand
abridge in a sentence
The editor abridged the long manuscript.
The editor abridged the long manuscript.
Where it comes from
From Old French abregier 'to make brief'
Memory hook
ABRIDGE — A-BRIDGE shortens the gap.
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science