HyperDic: shortener

English > 1 sense of the word shortener:
NOUNobjectshortenerany agent that shortens
English > shortener: 1 sense > noun 1, object
MeaningAny agent that shortens.
Example"alcohol is a great shortener of life"
BroaderagentAn active and efficient cause
Spanishacortador
Verbsshortenmake shorter / shorter than originally / originally intended
shortenreduce in scope while retaining essential elements
shortenmake short or shorter

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