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Small in stature due to having relatively little height
“This sport allows tall and short players alike to participate in.”
(of writing) Relatively brief in extent
“She quickly ran downstairs to her desk and wrote a short reply, before running back upstairs.”
Limited or insufficient in quantity
“It is true that our provisions are short, but we have received news that the inhabitants of Canada are all friendly.”
Rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
“She has a tendency to be short and distant when she's under stress.”
Easily broken into small fragments
“The pastry was short, and there was no doubt about the almond flavor.”
Lasting or taking a small amount of time
“The restaurant is closed for a short period in the afternoon to allow staff to prepare for dinner service.”
Being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end
“We decided to take the short route to the lake, even if it meant having to traipse through swampland.”
Clear and straightforward
“Unfortunately, I cannot give a short explanation for this finding.”
Like or resembling a stump
Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself
Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Quick to take offense at petty things
Unfriendly or aggressive in nature
Closely packed
Shortly trimmed or close-cut
Missing, or not present or existing
Lacking physical depth
Referring to hair, cut uniformly to a specific length
With a great suddenness
“Our cat decided that it wanted to be in the living room, and then stopped short for no apparent reason.”
By accident, without knowing
To defraud by providing with a smaller than agreed or labeled amount
“That unscrupulous shop owner has been known to short unsuspecting customers.”
The basis or essence of something
A booklet of printed informational matter
Synonymous with short, short film, and brief film
A short, low-budget film typically used as support or shown before the main feature
A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
A small amount of an alcoholic drink
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