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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.”
Short and thickset in stature or build
Utterly impoverished
Annoyed or irritated and quick to take offence at petty things
Not having all the necessary or appropriate parts
Unwilling to talk or impart information
Unfriendly or aggressive in nature
Low in available quantities
Closely packed
Cut very short
Describing a style of Japanese art
Missing, or not present or existing
Lacking physical depth
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.”
Very brief film
Short circuit
The basis or essence of something
A booklet of printed informational matter
Supporting movie
A short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm
A small amount of an alcoholic drink
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