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Shortcut
Often Informal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The term 'shortcut' in daily conversation can suggest impromptu, not officially designated paths. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/5JXoXw0E4zDMuzUL4OBu6d1qfbQ.webp)
Sometimes Secretive![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Some shortcuts are known by few and can feel like clever secrets to save time. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/oHJg2FUJhPzVpEAxJTdCGrnUEMg.webp)
Physical and Metaphorical![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The word can describe both an actual path and a metaphor for more efficient methods. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/qx0Kmcqqwthju2exAsUweugbhM.webp)