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Abbreviated

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

Definition

to shorten a word or phrase

Synonyms & similar words

abbreviate expand shortened shorten reduce foreshorten brief truncated contract cut abridge shortened abridged condensed curtailed cut reduced truncated compressed contracted edited summarized synopsized trimmed abbreviated cropped clipped

Example sentences

  1. I abbreviated the word 'television' to 'TV.'
  2. She abbreviated her name to 'Liz.'
  3. The book was abbreviated to make it shorter.
  4. The recipe was abbreviated to fit on one page.
  5. The speech was abbreviated due to time constraints.

Quotes

  • 'I'm tired of being called 'the kid.' I'm a human being. My name is Steve,' he said. 'Steven,' she corrected. 'What?' 'Your name is Steven. I've abbreviated it,' she said.
  • I'm not a woman. I'm a force of nature,' she said, her voice low and deep. 'My name is abbreviated, but I'm still fierce.'
  • 'I love acronyms. I've abbreviated everything. Like, 'I'll meet you at the SB.' That's Starbucks,' he said.

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