Shortcut Meaning
/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
nounA method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
Sentence Examples
I created a shortcut on the desktop.
It's a shortcut to the school.
Plain English is a shortcut to the goal of language learning.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He found a ____ that saved him ten minutes on his commute.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We decided to take a ____ through the forest to reach the campsite before the sun went down.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der.? Proto-Germanic *skertaną Proto-Germanic *skurtaz Proto-West Germanic *skurt Old English sċort Middle English schort English short English cut English shortcut From short + cut.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"East Midlands Railway is introducing new shortcuts for claiming compensation in the event of late-running services."
— 2021 November 3, “Network News: EMR changes claims process”, in RAIL, number 943, page 15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He found a ____ that saved him ten minutes on his commute.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We decided to take a ____ through the forest to reach the campsite before the sun went down.