Shorten

Synonyms of shorten

• abbreviate
• truncate
• reduce

Antonyms of shorten

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen

Collocations of shorten

shorten the deadline

Frequency: 75 %

We must find a way to shorten the deadline for this assignment.

shorten the time

Frequency: 70 %

We need to shorten the time it takes to complete this project.

shorten the distance

Frequency: 60 %

The new highway will shorten the distance between the two cities.

shorten the URL

Frequency: 50 %

You can use online tools to shorten the URL of a webpage.

shorten the skirt

Frequency: 45 %

She decided to shorten the skirt to make it more fashionable.

Idiomatic Expressions for shorten

• Phrase: shorten one's fuse
  Meaning: To become easily irritated or angry
  Usage: He needs to learn to manage his stress better, as he tends to shorten his fuse when things don't go his way.