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Short

/ʃɔːt/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. Of a person, living being, or object, having a comparatively small height.
  3. Having little duration.
  4. (followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
  5. (cricket) Of a fielder or fielding position, that is relatively close to the batsman.
  6. (cricket) Of a ball, bowled so that it bounces relatively far from the batsman.
  7. (golf) Of an approach shot or putt, that falls short of the green or the hole.
  8. (gambling) Of betting odds, offering a small return for the money wagered.

Example Sentences

Nhung Ngo had the shortest legs at Site-43. She was the shortest member of staff, two inches beneath the positively elfin Delfina Ibanez, and yet Lillian found her inexplicably difficult to shake. Power-walking down the halls didn't do the trick, as it always did when Wettle-dodging, since the diminutive headshrink kept disappearing into commissaries or service corridors or even other people's offices and emerging, smiling, in front of her.
Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month it’s been at least twenty minutes long.
The results of this generalized speedup of the corporate metabolism are multiple: shorter product life cycles, more leasing and renting, more frequent buying and selling, more ephemeral consumption patterns, […]
Last spring, the periodical cicadas emerged across eastern North America. Their vast numbers and short above-ground life spans inspired awe and irritation in humans—and made for good meals for birds and small mammals.
Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom.
"Phone" is short for "telephone" and "asap" short for "as soon as possible".
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Synonyms for short

lowscrimpshortshortsomestubbedstubbystumpyvertically challengednarrowslimshallowlittlepint-sizedpetitetitchybriefconciselackingtenderlightclosedirectdeadinadequatedeficientirasciblescantabruptlytruncatecholeric

Antonyms for short

longtallhighbroaddeep

Related Words

littlepint-sizepint-sizedruntytruncateddumpyscantsquatbrusksquattytendertruncateshortsightedsnubdeadbrusquechunkysquabbyclosestumpy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does short mean?

Short means Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically..

What is a synonym for short?

Common synonyms include low, scrimp, short, shortsome.

What is the opposite of short?

Possible antonyms include long, tall, high, broad.

How do you use short in a sentence?

Nhung Ngo had the shortest legs at Site-43. She was the shortest member of staff, two inches beneath the positively elfin Delfina Ibanez, and yet Lillian found her inexplicably difficult to shake. Power-walking down the halls didn't do the trick, as it always did when Wettle-dodging, since the diminutive headshrink kept disappearing into commissaries or service corridors or even other people's offices and emerging, smiling, in front of her.

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