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short
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- pronunciation:
- short
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- phrases:
- for short
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
shorter, shortest |
| definition 1: |
having little length; not long.
Her arms are too short to reach the steering wheel.The book was short enough to read in one day.
- antonyms:
- long
- similar words:
- brief, diminutive, little, minute, slight, small, tiny, wee
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| definition 2: |
having little height; not tall.
He was too short to reach the cupboard.- antonyms:
- lofty, tall
- similar words:
- diminutive, dwarfish, little, low, small, squat
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| definition 3: |
lasting a small amount of time; brief.
The family went on a short vacation.- synonyms:
- brief
- antonyms:
- long
- similar words:
- fleeting, little, momentary, quick, temporary
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| definition 4: |
having less than is needed; lacking.
We were two dollars short of what we needed.- synonyms:
- deficient, insufficient, shy
- antonyms:
- plentiful
- similar words:
- inadequate, lacking, low, meager, scarce, sparse
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| related words: |
crisp, scant |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
shorter, shortest |
| definition 1: |
suddenly.
When the car stopped short, everyone was thrown forward.- synonyms:
- abruptly, suddenly
- similar words:
- directly, immediately, instantly, quickly
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| definition 2: |
at a point or place before the goal is reached.
The water balloon fell short of its target.- similar words:
- before, early, precipitately
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a break in an electrical circuit; short circuit.
A short in the wire caused the lights to go out. |
| definition 2: |
(plural) trousers that stop above or close to the knee.
In the summer people often wear shorts. |
| definition 3: |
(plural) men's underwear.
- synonyms:
- briefs, drawers, underpants
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| phrase: |
for short |
| derivation: |
shortness (n.) |
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