abridge
Translation
to shorten, to summarize, to condense
Examples
The book was abridged for children.
The book was abridged for children.
The new law might abridge our rights.
The new law might abridge our rights.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to shorten (sth.) The editor decided to abridge the novel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shorten, condense, summarize; Antonyms: expand, lengthen
Etymology
From Latin 'abbreviare' (to make short), from 'ad-' (to) + 'brevis' (short).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'a bridge'. An abridged book is like a bridge that takes you over the long parts to get to the main points quickly.