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Opposite of shorten

Pinning down the opposite of shorten requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become shorter in physical length, duration, or extent.

Usage Example

"The tailor agreed to lengthen the sleeves of the jacket before the wedding."

Strongest
lengthen
extend
prolong
elongate
Strong
protract
stretch
expand

Similar words to shorten

Words similar to shorten shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

abbreviate
curtail
abridge
truncate
condense
trim
cut
reduce
See all synonyms of shorten

• Nearby Words

shortchange
shortcoming
shortcut
shorten
shortener
shortening
shortfall

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shorten. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shorten
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