abbreviate
Translation
to shorten, to contract, to condense
Examples
Doctor is often abbreviated to Dr.
Doctor is often abbreviated to Dr.
You can abbreviate the word 'continued'.
You can abbreviate the word 'continued'.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to shorten (sth.) (to sth.) Doctor is often abbreviated to Dr.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shorten, condense, contract; Antonyms: lengthen, expand
Etymology
From Latin 'abbreviare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'brevis' (short).
Memory Tips
Think of making 'a brief' version of a word. The root 'brev' means short.