Abort Definition & Meaning
abort
- noun
- the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed; "I wasted a year of my life working on an abort"; "he sent a short message requesting an abort due to extreme winds in the area"
- verb
- terminate before completion; "abort the mission"; "abort the process running on my computer"
- cease development, die, and be aborted; "an aborting fetus"
- terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion
"Abort" in song lyrics
See how abort is used in real songs:
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"All sorts of brothers abuse my styles I must abort"
Artifacts — Flexi With Da Tech(nique) -
"So before you test, I suggest you mission abort"
Cralls f/ Diabolic — Stuck in My Brain -
"There'll be no mission abort"
Dilated Peoples f/ Black Thought — Hard Hitters
Words that rhyme with abort
Usage tips for "abort"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "abort" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for abort to find words that pair well.
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- What does abort mean?
- the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed; "I wasted a year of my life working on an abort"; "he sent a short message requesting an abort due to extreme winds in the area" terminate before completion; "abort the mission"; "abort the process running on my computer" cease development, die, and be aborted; "an aborting fetus" terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion
- What part of speech is abort?
- Abort is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does abort have?
- Abort has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).