A1adjective 1K

Short

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Short

measuring or covering a small length or distance, or a smaller length or distance than usual

In simple words: Not long in length.

Short in a sentence

• The dress is too short for the winter season.
• He gave a short speech before the meeting.
• She took a short nap during the day.
• My brother is short but very fast.
• This book has a short introduction.
• He felt short on cash this month.
• After the short hike, we had a picnic.
• The meeting was surprisingly short.

How to use Short

Use 'short' to describe length, duration, or height. Be cautious not to confuse it with 'small', which refers to size instead of length.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a short person who can't reach high shelves.

Related words

Collocations with Short

• be
• look
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• feel
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• look
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• of
• in short supply
• be
• look
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• of
• in short supply
• be
• feel
• seem
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Short

• brief
• compact
• stubby
• little
• mini

Opposites of Short

• long
• tall
• extended

Common mistakes with Short

• Using 'short' to describe wide objects.
• Confused with 'shorter' in comparative sentences.
• Using 'short' inappropriately with non-length measurements.

Frequently asked questions about Short

What does Short mean?

Not long in length.

What is the definition of Short?

measuring or covering a small length or distance, or a smaller length or distance than usual

How do you use Short in a sentence?

The dress is too short for the winter season.

Can you give another example of Short?

He gave a short speech before the meeting.

What are synonyms for Short?

Common alternatives include brief, compact, stubby, little, mini.

What is the opposite of Short?

Opposite meanings include long, tall, extended.

What words go with Short?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, become, extremely, fairly, very, of, in short supply, be, look, become, extremely, fairly, very, of, in short supply, be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Short?

Using 'short' to describe wide objects. Confused with 'shorter' in comparative sentences. Using 'short' inappropriately with non-length measurements.

How do you pronounce Short?

US: /["/ʃɔːrt/"]/, UK: /["/ʃɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Short?

Use 'short' to describe length, duration, or height. Be cautious not to confuse it with 'small', which refers to size instead of length.

What CEFR level is Short?

"Short" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.