Shorten
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Physical Alteration
Used when physically making an object shorter. The carpenter will shorten the table legs.
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Time Reducing
Refers to decreasing the duration of an event or action. Can we shorten the meeting to 30 minutes?
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Not Always Negative
Shortening something doesn't necessarily imply a negative outcome. Shorten your essay to make it more impactful.