Abridge – Shorten; condense
(Pronounced ah-brij)
To remember the definition of the word abridge, use the following mnemonic:
A bridge (abridge) shortens your walk.
Examples of abridge in a sentence
She has been asked to abridge the novel for radio.
The book is an abridged account of his experiences in India before Independence.
They have brought out an abridged edition of the encyclopedia.
