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Shortening Words

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: The act of abbreviating or making a word shorter in its form.

Example sentence: I enjoy shortening words to create a more casual and modern language style.

Sense 2: The process of using shortened versions of words or phrases in everyday conversations or informal writing.

Example sentence: LOL, OMG, and BRB are common examples of shortening words used in online chats and texting.

Sense 3: Utilizing short words or phrases for simplicity or convenience.

Example sentence: Instead of saying "I'm going to the grocery store," you can save time by just shortening it to "I'm going to the store."

Sense 4: Local usage - synonymous with "clipping" or "truncating" words by removing one or more syllables.

Example sentence: In certain neighborhoods, it's common to hear people saying "sup" as a shortened version of "what's up."

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