abridge
verb | /abridge/
Essential WordsEASY
to shorten while retaining essence
abridge
verb | /abridge/
Essential WordsEASYto shorten while retaining essence
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Synonyms
condenseshortencurtailcompresstruncate
Antonyms
expandlengthenprolongelaborate
Examples
"The editor asked her to abridge the chapter for the anthology."
"They published an abridged edition of the novel for younger readers."
Mnemonic Trick
Think: a + bridge (bridge shortens distance) → shorten
Etymology
from Old French abregier, based on Latin brevis “short”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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