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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.”
Easy to break 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.”
Short and thickset in stature or build
Utterly impoverished
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things
Done or happening suddenly or quickly
Unwilling to talk or impart information
Closely packed
Having an inadequate number of workers or assistants
Cut very short
Describing a style of Japanese art
Unfriendly or aggressive in nature
Completely empty
With a great suddenness
“Our cat decided that it wanted to be in the living room, and then stopped short for no apparent reason.”
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.”
Very brief film
A small alcoholic drink
Supporting movie
Short circuit
The substance or general meaning of a speech or text
A booklet of printed informational matter, like a pamphlet, often for promotional purposes
A short sleep, especially during the day
A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
A stiff animal hair, or a man-made substitute, used to make a brush
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