Vocabulary Spotlight
Abridge
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: संक्षिप्त करना (Sankshipt karna) – To shorten something by cutting out parts, especially written material.
Pronunciation
[uh-brij]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Condense – संक्षिप्त रूप देना (sankshipt roop dena)
Related Words
Edit – संपादित करना (sampaadit karna)
Word Origin
“Abridge” shabd Latin “abbreviare” se aya hai, jiska matlab hai “to shorten”.
– The word “Abridge” comes from Latin “abbreviare,” meaning to shorten.
Word Family
Noun: Abridgment – संक्षेपण (sankshepan)
Verb: Abridge – संक्षिप्त करना (sankshipt karna)
Usage Examples
1. Pustak ko abridge kiya gaya tha taki woh aur zyada samvedansheel ho.
– The book was abridged to make it more accessible.
2. Usne apne bayaan ko abridge kiya taki woh samay bacha sake.
– He abridged his statement to save time.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, “abridge” ka prayog adhiktar kitaabon aur articles ke condensed versions ko darshane ke liye hota hai, taaki readers ke liye woh aur asaan aur accessible ho.
In Context
“Abridge” ka istemaal kisi lengthy text ko concise aur clear banane ke liye kiya jata hai, taaki uska asar barabar bane rahe.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Abridge” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Abridge” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?