abridges

[əˈbrɪdʒɪz]

abridges Definition

shortens a text, movie, or other work while keeping its essence.

Using abridges: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abridges" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie was abridged for TV.

• Example

  The book was abridged to make it more accessible to younger readers.

• Example

  The speech was abridged to fit the time limit.

abridges Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abridges

• abbreviates
• condenses
• summarizes

Antonyms for abridges

• expands
• elaborates

Phrases with abridges

• abridge one's freedom/rights

  to limit or curtail one's freedom or rights

  Example

  The new law abridges our freedom of speech.

• abridge the distance

  to reduce the distance between two places

  Example

  The new bridge will abridge the distance between the two cities.

• abridge the gap

  to reduce the difference between two things

  Example

  The new program aims to abridge the gap between rich and poor students.

Origins of abridges

from Old French 'abregier', meaning 'to shorten'

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Summary: abridges in Brief

'Abridges' [əˈbrɪdʒɪz] refers to the act of shortening a text, movie, or other work while keeping its essence. It is often used to make something more accessible or to fit within a time limit. Phrases like 'abridge one's freedom/rights' and 'abridge the distance' use 'abridge' to denote limiting or reducing something. 'Abridges' is synonymous with 'condenses' and 'summarizes.'