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Abbreviate

Verb / ʌˈbri:vi:ˌeɪt / Another word for abbreviate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To shorten a word or phrase by leaving out certain letters or sounds.

Synonyms & similar words

abridge contract shorten expand cut foreshorten reduce shorten condense abridge cut reduce curtail trim compress shrink contract clip truncate pare lessen diminish minimize decrease dwindle limit restrict

Example sentences

  1. I need to abbreviate the word 'abbreviation' to 'abbrev.'
  2. Can you please abbreviate the word 'telephone' to 'phone'?
  3. The author had to abbreviate his long book to fit into a shorter publication.
  4. It's common to abbreviate the word 'doctor' to 'Dr.'
  5. You can abbreviate 'etcetera' to 'etc.'

Quotes

  • The English language is nobody's special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. - Derek Walcott
  • Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club - the community of speakers of that language. - Frank Smith
  • The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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