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Vocabulary Entry
abridged
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Shortened or condensed, especially in reference to a text or literary work.
Example Sentences
"The abridged version of the book was much easier to read."
"She prefers abridged novels when she has limited time to read."
"We have an abridged edition of the play that includes only the main scenes."
V
verb
To shorten or reduce the extent of something, especially a text.
Example Sentences
"The editor decided to abridge the lengthy manuscript."
"They planned to abridge the lecture to fit within the time limit."
"To make it more accessible, the author chose to abridge the original novel."