shortcut

[ˈʃɔːtkʌt]

shortcut Definition

  • 1a quicker or easier way to do something
  • 2a path or route that is shorter than the usual one

Using shortcut: Examples

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

  • Example

    Taking a shortcut through the park will save us some time.

  • Example

    Using keyboard shortcuts can speed up your work on the computer.

  • Example

    He found a shortcut to success by cheating on his exams.

  • Example

    The shortcut to the beach is through the woods.

shortcut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shortcut

Antonyms for shortcut

  • long way
  • circuitous route

Phrases with shortcut

  • to use a quicker or easier way to do something

    Example

    We took a shortcut through the alley to get to the restaurant faster.

  • a key or combination of keys on a computer keyboard that performs a specific function, such as saving a file or copying text

    Example

    Pressing Ctrl+C is a shortcut key for copying text.

  • a type of computer virus that hides files and creates shortcuts to them, making it difficult to access the original files

    Example

    My computer has been infected with a shortcut virus, and I can't find my important files.

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Summary: shortcut in Brief

A 'shortcut' [ˈʃɔːtkʌt] is a quicker or easier way to do something, or a path or route that is shorter than the usual one. It can refer to physical routes, like 'The shortcut to the beach is through the woods,' or digital ones, like 'Using keyboard shortcuts can speed up your work on the computer.' 'Shortcut' can also be used in phrases like 'take a shortcut,' and 'shortcut key,' which is a key or combination of keys on a computer keyboard that performs a specific function.

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