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How to Pronounce shorten?

Correct pronunciation for the word "shorten" is [ʃˈɔːtən], [ʃˈɔːtən], [ʃ_ˈɔː_t_ə_n].

Definition of shorten

  1. To become short or shorter: to contract.
  2. To make short in measure, extent, or time; to abridge; to curtail; to contract; to confine; to lop.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What are similar-sounding words for shorten?

What is the present tense of Shorten?

  • The personal forms of the verb "shorten" in present tense are:

  • 1. I shorten

  • 2. You shorten

  • 3. He/she/it shortens

  • 4. We shorten

  • 5. You shorten

  • 6. They shorten
  • What is the past tense of Shorten?

  • The personal forms of the verb "shorten" in past tense are:

  • - I shortened

  • - You shortened

  • - He/she/it shortened

  • - We shortened

  • - You shortened

  • - They shortened
  • What is the adverb for shorten?

    The adverb form of the word "shorten" is "shortly".

    What is the adjective for shorten?

    The adjective form of the word "shorten" is "shortened".

    Usage over time for shorten:

    This graph shows how "shorten" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of shorten?

    The plural form of the word "shorten" is "shortens"

    What is the singular form of shorten?

    The singular form of the word "shorten" is "shortening"

    Synonyms for Shorten:

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