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short·cut (short cut)

shortcut (short cut)

 
 
pronunciation:
short kuht
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A shortcut is a quicker or more direct way to go somewhere.
I found a shortcut to get to the school faster. I walk through my neighbor's backyard and then another yard after that.Henry was almost late to his dentist appointment, but his dad took a shortcut, so they made it just in time.
definition 2: A quicker or easier way of doing something is called a "shortcut."
Ayana learned a shortcut from her sister for tying her shoes.