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Abridge is a transitive verb.
It means to shorten by condensation or omission while retaining the basic contents (The Random House Webster's College Dictionary).
Proper use: Audio book publishers often abridge novels so they require fewer tapes.
Improper use: The stream was small and we abridged it easily.
Use as a noun: I'll cross that abridge when i come to it.
It isn't a noun and, most often, should not be used as one.
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What sound does this word have abridge g or j?
The word "abridge" has the "j" sound, as in the word "judge".
What is the root word for the word abridge?
The root word for "abridge" is "bridge." The prefix "a-" means "lack of" or "not," so "abridge" means to shorten or condense something, like bridging the gap between the original and shortened versions.
Is the word abridge a positive negative or neutral word?
The word "abridge" is a neutral word. It simply means to shorten or condense a text or piece of writing without changing its essence.
How do you abbreviate the word noun?
The abbreviation for the word noun, most dictionaries use: n.
What is the noun of the verb to use?
The noun forms of the verb to use are user, and the gerund, using.The word 'use' is also a noun form.
Can you give me an example of the word abridge in a sentence?
there was abridge
What part of speech is abridge?
The word abridge is a verb.
What is the root word for the word abridge?
The root word for "abridge" is "bridge." The prefix "a-" means "lack of" or "not," so "abridge" means to shorten or condense something, like bridging the gap between the original and shortened versions.
What clues can you use for abridge?
It is difficult to abridge a well-written answer. I am very sorry, but that phone call has made it necessary to abridge my visit.
What is a sample sentence using the word abridge?
When you want to abridge a story, you cut out unecessary information not pertinent to the central theme .
What is an adjective that begins with an A and means abbreviated?
The word is abridge.
Another word for compile is?
amass, abridge, anthologize, arrange, assemble
What type of noun is use?
The noun 'use' is a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for the purpose or utility of something; a word for a concept.
What is Abridge's population?
The population of Abridge is 1,500.
What is the suffix of ABRIDGE?
what is suffix og abridge
How can you use the word content in noun and veb in a sentence?
how can you use the word content in noun and verb in a sentence
How can you use the word is as noun?
The word 'is' can't be used as a noun. Some words are both a verb and a noun but 'is' is not.
