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You can abbreviate doctor as Dr.
What does Abbreviate mean?
Abbreviate means to make something shorter.
Dictionary definition
To shorten a word, phrase, or piece of writing.
Example sentences
Abbreviate in a sentence
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The teacher asked us to abbreviate the long title.
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Writers often abbreviate common terms to save space and avoid repetition.
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What does abbreviate mean?
Abbreviate means to shorten a word, phrase, title, or piece of writing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to abbreviate?
Shorten is close in meaning to abbreviate in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of abbreviate?
Lengthen contrasts with abbreviate in this dictionary entry.
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Abbreviate
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MeaningAbbreviate means to make something shorter.
ExampleExample: You can abbreviate doctor as Dr.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · bree · vee · ayt
- Strongest beat
- bree
- Ending
- ayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bree.
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Synonyms
Words like Abbreviate
shortenUse when making something shorter.
condenseUse when reducing length while keeping the main meaning.
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Word family
Abbreviate word family
Base word
abbreviate
adjective
abbreviated
Shortened from a longer form.
noun
abbreviation
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
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Hint for students
Abbreviate means to make something shorter.
Common mix-up
Abbreviate is not the same as lengthen. Abbreviate means abbreviate means to make something shorter.
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