English Word · Beginner
shorten
To become shorter
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔːtn̩/
Meaning
To make something shorter in length or duration.
Example
We need to shorten the meeting so we can leave on time.
We need to shorten the meeting so we can leave on time.
Practice tips
- Practice shorten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.