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Contexts ▼▲ Reduced or curtailed in amount Comparative for small in stature due to having relatively little height (of writing) Comparative for relatively brief in extent Comparative for limited or insufficient in quantity Comparative for rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner Comparative for easily broken into small fragments Comparative for lasting or taking a small amount of time Comparative for being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end Comparative for clear and straightforward … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Reduced or curtailed in amount reduced curtailed diminished lessened briefer less lower concise summarizedUS abridged truncated edited summarisedUK condensed brief compressed summary shortened thumbnail synoptic contracted cut potted abbreviated clipped abstracted trimmed shrunk pruned cropped cut short cut down pared down succinct compact compendious outlined edited down synopsized bowdlerizedUS precised outline digest skeleton essential expurgated bowdlerisedUK decreased simplified bare-bones stripped down more concise more ❯ “Conversely, patients whose genes efficiently counteracted chemotherapy and radiation treatment had shorter survival times overall.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for small in stature due to having relatively little height less smaller tinier minuter stubbier dumpier fubsier squattier stockier lower slighter shallower weer runtier squatter teeny-weenier more diminutive more petite more miniature more minuscule more lilliputian more miniaturizedUS more dwarfish more pintsized more undersized more stunted more elfin more teeny more pintsize more smallish more pint-sized “This sport allows tall and short players alike to participate in.” Adjective ▲ (of writing) Comparative for relatively brief in extent briefer succincter terser less hastier quicker crisper smaller swifter curter pithier barer more concise more pointed more rapid more hurried more compendious more incisive more apothegmatic more compact more compressed more diminished more summary more condensed more ephemeral more sententious more truncated more contracted more decurtate more economical more precise more sparing more abbreviate more breviloquent more laconic more synoptic more curtate more abbreviated more abridged more perfunctory more transient more short and sweet “She quickly ran downstairs to her desk and wrote a short reply, before running back upstairs.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for limited or insufficient in quantity scarcer paltrier sparser scanter tighter slimmer skimpier lower shier slenderer meagererUS poorer thinner scantier meagrerUK measlier in shorter supply fewer and farther between more inadequate more insufficient more limited more lacking more rare more deficient more wanting more insubstantial more negligible more exiguous “It is true that our provisions are short, but we have received news that the inhabitants of Canada are all friendly.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner blunter brusquer curter snappier terser testier cruder impoliter briefer brusker rougher snippier bluffer sharper tarter brisker unfriendlier gruffer harsher ruder surlier crustier directer worse-tempered more abrupt more abrasive more uncivil more caustic more pointed more unceremonious more impatient more impetuous more offhand more snippety more undiplomatic more cavalier more snappish more churlish more irascible more ungracious more discourteous more petulant more breviloquent more thoughtless more unmannerly more graceless more bad-mannered more ill-mannered more ill-tempered more no-nonsense more short-tempered more matter-of-fact “She has a tendency to be short and distant when she's under stress.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for easily broken into small fragments crumblier brittler crispier flakierUS weaker crisper fragiler crunchier fattier more breakable more delicate more deteriorating more frangible more friable “The pastry was short, and there was no doubt about the almond flavor.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for lasting or taking a small amount of time briefer quicker less smaller swifter faster shorter-lived shorter-term acuter more fleeting more momentary more flash more limited more temporary more evanescent more transitory more passing more rapid more ephemeral more fugitive more fugacious more transient more cursory more meteoric “The restaurant is closed for a short period in the afternoon to allow staff to prepare for dinner service.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for being the straightest and most direct way to a point or end directer straighter more express more linear more uninterrupted more undeviating more unswerving “We decided to take the short route to the lake, even if it meant having to traipse through swampland.” Adjective ▲ Comparative for clear and straightforward clearer simpler straighter easier more straightforward more uncomplicated more routine more unambiguous more basic more elementary more ordinary more painless more precise more specific more uninvolved more clear-cut “Unfortunately, I cannot give a short explanation for this finding.” Find more words! 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