Cool MateMeaning of Short-term
lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future
In simple words: for a little while, not long
Short-term in a sentence
- a short-term loan
- to find work on a short-term contract
- short-term plans
- a short-term solution to the problem
- His **short-term memory** *(= the ability to remember things that happened a short time ago)* is failing.
How to use Short-term
Use 'short-term' in both personal and professional contexts. It's often used when discussing goals, plans, or investments that won't last long. Avoid using it in very formal documents.
Grammar pattern
short-term + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'short' as in 'a short movie', which doesn't take much time to watch.
Related words
Collocations with Short-term
- short-term goal
- short-term investment
- short-term solution
- short-term effects
- short-term memory
Opposites of Short-term
Common mistakes with Short-term
- Confused with 'long-term' which means lasting a long time.
- Using 'short-term' without specifying what it applies to.
- Using 'short-term' as a noun instead of an adjective.
Short-term appears in
Short-term in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قصير الأجل
لبعض الوقت، ليس طويلاً
- Bengaliবাংলা
অল্প সময়ের
কিছুক্ষণের জন্য, বেশি দিনের জন্য নয়
- GermanDeutsch
Kurzfristig
für eine Weile, nicht lange
- SpanishEspañol
A corto plazo
por un ratito, no por mucho tiempo
- Persianفارسی
کوتاهمدت
برای مدت کوتاهی، نه زیاد
- FrenchFrançais
À court terme
pour un petit moment, pas longtemps
- Hindiहिन्दी
अल्पकालिक
थोड़ी देर के लिए, ज़्यादा समय के लिए नहीं
- ItalianItaliano
A breve termine
per poco tempo, non a lungo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Curto prazo
por um tempinho, não por muito tempo
- RussianРусский
Краткосрочный
ненадолго, не надолго
- Urduاردو
مختصر مدتی
تھوڑی دیر کے لیے، زیادہ دیر کے لیے نہیں
- Chinese中文
短期
一下子，不长久
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Frequently asked questions about Short-term
What does Short-term mean?
for a little while, not long
What is the definition of Short-term?
lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future
How do you use Short-term in a sentence?
a short-term loan
Can you give another example of Short-term?
to find work on a short-term contract
What are synonyms for Short-term?
Common alternatives include temporary, brief, momentary, transient, fleeting.
What is the opposite of Short-term?
Opposite meanings include long-term.
What words go with Short-term?
It commonly pairs with short-term goal, short-term investment, short-term solution, short-term effects, short-term memory.
What are common mistakes when using Short-term?
Confused with 'long-term' which means lasting a long time. Using 'short-term' without specifying what it applies to. Using 'short-term' as a noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Short-term?
US: /["/ˌʃɔːrt ˈtɜːrm/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Short-term?
Use 'short-term' in both personal and professional contexts. It's often used when discussing goals, plans, or investments that won't last long. Avoid using it in very formal documents.
What CEFR level is Short-term?
"Short-term" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.