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abridged

/əˈbrɪdʒd/

abridgedpast participle

/əˈbrɪdʒd/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'abridge'.

Translations

сокращённый

The abridged version of the book was much easier to read.

Сокращённая версия книги была намного легче для чтения.

Definitions

Shortened or condensed, especially by the omission of parts.

The abridged version of the novel was much easier to read in one sitting.

Synonyms

abridgeverb

abridged

Past Simple

abridged

Past Simple

abridged

Past Participle

abridging

Gerund

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

Translations

сокращать

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy manuscript.

Редактор решил сократить длинную рукопись.

уменьшать

The new law will abridge the rights of citizens.

Новый закон будет уменьшать права граждан.

Additional translations

конспектировать

сжимать

обрезать

Definitions

To shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing the sense.

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel to make it more accessible to young readers.

To curtail or reduce in extent or scope.

The new law aims to abridge the powers of the executive branch.

Synonyms

Antonyms

abridgepast participle

abridged

Definitions

Shortened or condensed, especially describing a text that has been reduced in length while retaining essential content.

Read the abridged edition if you're pressed for time.