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My Breakfast was short vs My Breakfast has shorten

The correct phrase is 'my breakfast was short.' 'Was short' is the correct past tense form to describe the length of the breakfast. 'Has shorten' is incorrect because 'shorten' is not the correct past participle form to use in this context.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 518 views

My Breakfast was short

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the length or duration of a breakfast in the past.

Examples:

  • My breakfast was short because I had to leave early for work.
  • Yesterday, my breakfast was short due to a busy morning.
  • Nov 12, 2012 ... Those who know me know I can't sit still for long when there is flying to be done, so in typical fashion my breakfast was short. The event wasn't ...
  • Fanny continues : " My breakfast was short, the chaise was soon ready, and forth I sallied for dear once how dear ! old Chesington ! "... John rode on to open the ...

My Breakfast has shorten

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • My breakfast has shortened
  • My breakfast was shortened

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