Meaning & Definition of word "Abridge"
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Abridge
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
verb:
- 1. To shorten (a book, movie, speech, etc.) by cutting out some parts.
- Example: The editor decided to abridge the novel to make it more accessible to young readers.
- 2. To reduce the scope or extent of something.
- Example: The company had to abridge its budget due to unforeseen expenses.
- 3. To curtail or limit something, often relating to rights or privileges.
- Example: The new law seeks to abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'abregier', from Latin 'abridgere', from 'ad-' + 'bridgere' (meaning to break).
Common Phrases and Expressions
abridged version:
A shortened form of a text that maintains the main points.
to abridge one’s rights:
To diminish or limit someone's rights.
Related Words
abridgment:
The act of abridging; a shortened form of a work.
abridged:
Reduced in length or size.
Slang Meanings of abridge
Meaning: To cut out the unnecessary parts.
Example Sentence: They totally abridged that movie for TV.
Meaning: To make something simpler.
Example Sentence: Let’s abridge this discussion, we can work out the details later.