Synonyms of shortcut

shortcut 1 of 2

verb

as in to circumvent

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

are you sure there's no way to shortcut the entrance requirements?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circumvent
• bypass
• avoid
• evade
• ignore
• escape
• dodge
• get around
• sidestep
• skirt
• beat
• disobey
• prevent
• shake
• shun
• elude
• disregard
• eschew
• duck
• shirk
• end-run
• outflank
• divert
• obviate
• avert
• ward (off)
• flout
• deflect
• parry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follow
• keep
• comply (with)
• obey
• observe
• seek
• pursue
• accept
• accede (to)
• embrace
• welcome
• assent (to)
• acquiesce (to)
• catch
• contract
• incur
• court

shortcut

2 of 2

noun

as in cutoff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutoff
• route
• road
• street
• walkway
• passageway
• alley
• lane
• alleyway
• thoroughfare
• roadway
• pass
• byway
• bypath
• row
• run
• runway
• byroad
• path
• passage
• bystreet
• trail
• pathway
• footpath
• track
• towpath
• bridle path
• trace

Examples of shortcut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Lastly, the large touchpad includes Smart Gesture support, which supports three-finger and four-finger shortcuts the user can customize. —Christopher Null, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024

From Terminal 7, a sidewalk path crosses the horseshoe to link travelers to Terminal 1 — but that shortcut along parking garages isn’t easy to spot. —Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024

Noun

In case of an evacuation notice, bring the prepared Go-Kit, follow the proper evacuation routes instead of taking shortcuts and check for shelter locations. —Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Sep. 2024

Ars Technica Close-up on the desktop widget and web links that ship with the Focus, the first few detailing keyboard shortcuts. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 24 Sep. 2024