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- Dictionaryshort/ʃɔːt/
adjective
- 1. measuring a small distance from end to end: "short dark hair" Similar Opposite
- 2. lasting or taking a small amount of time: "visiting London for a short break" Similar
adverb
- 1. (chiefly in sport) at, to, or over a relatively small distance: "you go deep and you go short"
noun
- 1. a drink of spirits served in a small measure. British
- 2. a short film as opposed to a feature film.
verb
- 1. short-circuit or cause to short-circuit: "the electrical circuit had shorted out"
- 2. sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls: "the rule prevents sellers from shorting a stock unless the last trade resulted in a price increase"
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SHORT definition: 1. small in length, distance, or height: 2. used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of…. Learn more.
Short definition: having little length; not long.. See examples of SHORT used in a sentence.
adverb 1 : in a curt manner 2 : for or during a brief time short-lasting 3 : at a disadvantage : unawares caught short 4 : in an abrupt manner : suddenly the car stopped short 5 : at some point or degree before a goal or limit aimed at or under consideration the bombs fell short quit a month short of graduation 6 : clean across the axle was ...
1. Having little length; not long. 2. Having little height; not tall. 3. Extending or traveling not far or not far enough: a short toss. 4. a. Lasting a brief time: a short holiday. b. Appearing to pass quickly: finished the job in a few short months. 5. Not lengthy; succinct: short and to the point. 6. a.
SHORT meaning: 1. small in length, distance, or height: 2. used to say that a name is used as a shorter form of…. Learn more.
1. adjective A1. If something is short or lasts for a short time, it does not last very long. The announcement was made a short time ago. How could you do it in such a short period of time? Mr Annan took a short break before resuming his schedule. Kemp gave a short laugh. We had a short meeting.
The adjective short describes things that aren't long when you measure them, or have a small distance from one end to another, like your short hair or the short walk to the library. A small amount of time can also be described as short, like a short chat with your mom.
shorter; shortest. Britannica Dictionary definition of SHORT. 1. a : extending a small distance from one end to the other end : having little length : not long. Her hair is short. = She has short hair. It's just a short distance from here. = It's just a short distance away. the shortest rope.
SHORT definition: 1. having a small distance from one end to the other: 2. continuing for a small amount of time…. Learn more.
Short Definition. Not extending far from end to end; not long or not long enough. Low or relatively low in height; not tall. Not retentive for long. A short memory. Not lengthy; succinct. Short and to the point. Not great in span, range, or scope. Abruptly; suddenly.