Abridge

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To shorten a text or piece of work by removing content while preserving its essential meaning and structure.

“The editor was asked to abridge the lengthy manuscript for a younger audience.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈbrɪd͡ʒ/

Syllables

a·bridge

Related Words

Synonyms

shortencondenseabbreviate

Antonyms

expand

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -IDGE, the ABR- start and three vowels (A, I, E) help confirm early letter positions.

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Scrabble

No premium tiles, the -IDGE ending is shared with BRIDGE and FRIDGE, useful for cross-board placement.

Words Related to Abridge

Anagrams of Abridge

Words that use exactly the same letters as “abridge”.

brigade

Words you can make from Abridge

Shorter words formed from the letters in “abridge”.

badger bridge garbed abide aegir aider aiger aigre aired ardeb argid badge bagdi bagie bagre barde bared barge barid barie beard begad begar beira

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