Shortened

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːr.tənd/

Definitions of shortened

verb to make or become shorter in length or duration

Example Sentences

A1 I shortened my hair for the summer.

A2 She shortened the dress to make it fit better.

B1 The meeting was shortened due to time constraints.

B2 The novel was shortened for the movie adaptation.

C1 The speech was shortened to make it more concise and impactful.

C2 The marathon route was shortened due to extreme weather conditions.

Examples of shortened in a Sentence

formal The meeting was shortened due to unforeseen circumstances.

informal I shortened my hair for a new look.

slang I'm gonna shorten my to-do list by skipping some tasks.

figurative His temper was shortened after a long day at work.

Grammatical Forms of shortened

• past tense: shortened
• plural: shortened
• comparative: shorter
• superlative: shortest
• present tense: shorten
• future tense: will shorten
• perfect tense: have shortened
• continuous tense: is shortening
• singular: shortened
• positive degree: short
• infinitive: to shorten
• gerund: shortening
• participle: shortening

Origin and Evolution of shortened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shortened' originated from the Old English word 'sceortian', which meant to make shorter or reduce in length.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shortened' has retained its original meaning of making something shorter or reducing its length. However, its usage has expanded to refer to various contexts beyond physical length, such as time, words, or processes being shortened or condensed.