abbreviate — to make shorter by cutting out parts
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make shorter by cutting out parts
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbriːvieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My teacher asked us to abbreviate our 10-page essay to just 2 pages - now that's mission impossible!
- The CEO decided to abbreviate his daily 3-hour meetings to 30 minutes.
- I wish I could abbreviate Monday mornings to just 5 minutes!
abbreviate
VERB[/əˈbriːvieɪt/]
to make shorter by cutting out parts
Editors abbreviate the long title into a short, punchy version for the magazine cover.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abbreviatus', the past participle of 'abbreviare', which combines 'ad-' (to) and 'brevis' (short). The word entered English via Old French in the 15th century.
Breakdown
ab- (to) + brev (short, from Latin brevis) + -i- (connecting vowel) + -ate (verb suffix) = abbreviate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher asked us to abbreviate our 10-page essay to just 2 pages - now that's mission impossible!”
“The CEO decided to abbreviate his daily 3-hour meetings to 30 minutes.”
“I wish I could abbreviate Monday mornings to just 5 minutes!”
“Please abbreviate your phone number when filling out the form.”
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