Cool MateShort
UK /["/ʃɔːt/"]/US /["/ʃɔːrt/"]/
Definition
measuring or covering a small length or distance, or a smaller length or distance than usual
In simple words: Not long in length.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- brief
- compact
- stubby
- little
- mini
Antonyms
- long
- tall
- extended
Common mistakes
- Using 'short' to describe wide objects.
- Confused with 'shorter' in comparative sentences.
- Using 'short' inappropriately with non-length measurements.