The Opposite(Antonym) of “abridged”
The antonym of abridged is unabridged, complete, and full. The antonyms unabridged, complete, and full convey a sense of entirety, without any omissions or reductions.
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Definitions and Examples of unabridged, complete, full
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not shortened or condensed; complete in every detail.
Example
The unabridged version of the novel contained an additional chapter that was not included in the abridged version.
Containing all the necessary parts, elements, or steps; not lacking anything.
Example
After finishing the complete set of exercises, he felt confident about his understanding of the topic.
Containing or holding as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
Example
The full moon was shining brightly in the sky, illuminating the entire landscape.
Key Differences: unabridged vs complete vs full
- 1Unabridged refers to a work that has not been shortened or condensed, while complete and full can refer to anything that is whole and not lacking.
- 2Complete implies that all necessary parts are present, while full implies that there is no empty space.
- 3Unabridged is a specific term used for literary works, while complete and full can be used more broadly.
Effective Usage of unabridged, complete, full
- 1Reading: Use unabridged to find the complete version of a book or novel.
- 2Description: Use complete or full to describe something that is whole and not lacking.
- 3Measurement: Use full to describe a container that is holding as much as possible.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unabridged refers to a work that has not been shortened or condensed, while complete and full refer to anything that is whole and not lacking. Use these words when reading to find the complete version of a book or novel, when describing something that is whole and not lacking, or when measuring a container that is holding as much as possible.