Antonyms for shortened


Grammar : Verb
Spell : shawr-tn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃɔr tn


Definition of shortened

Origin :
  • 1510s, "make shorter;" 1560s, "grow shorter," from short (adj.) + -en (1); the earlier form of the verb was simply short, from Old English sceortian "to grow short, become short; run short, fail," gescyrtan "to make short."
  • verb diminish, decrease
Example sentences :
  • Day's marches were shortened because the woman could not stand long ones.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Cornelius joined in Sir Ulick's laugh, which shortened its duration.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Oh, my friend, God's arm is not shortened that he cannot save!
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • My men were to go on strike for the simple reason that their hours had been shortened!
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • This account has been shortened from that of Gregorovius, i. 231-5.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
  • I do not think, he said, that the way could have been shortened.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • The close of the eighteenth century shortened the one as much as the other.
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • That fitted me, too, only the sleeves would have to be shortened.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I threw over my anchor, shortened the rope and made it fast.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • With a cry of triumph he closed with me, and shortened his sword to stab me in the face.
  • Extract from : « The Shame of Motley » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for shortened

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