Meaning of the word abridge in English

What does abridge mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abridge

US /əˈbrɪdʒ/

UK /əˈbrɪdʒ/

shorten (a book, movie, or speech) without losing the sense of the original

Example:

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The editor decided to abridge the novel for younger readers.

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The documentary was abridged to fit the television slot.

Synonym:

shorten cut condense summarize truncate

lessen, diminish, or curtail

Example:

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The new law will abridge the rights of citizens.

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His freedom was abridged by the strict rules.

Synonym:

curtail diminish reduce restrict limit

Related Word:

abridgment abridged