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Definition of shorter - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical sizehaving less length or height than another
- This rope is shorter than the other one.
2.
durationlasting for a smaller amount of time
- The meeting was shorter than expected.
3.
measurementhaving less extent or amount
- Her explanation was shorter than his.
Expressions with shorter
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reduce the time or effort needed for a journey
We can make the road shorter by taking the highway.
Origin of shorter
Old English, sceort (short) + -er (more)
Terms with shorter included in their meaning
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human identity
girl's given name, often used as a shorter form of Elizabeth
size
make something shorter in length
proximity
within a shorter distance than before
speed
happening in a shorter time than expected
less long
become shorter in length
shorten
make something shorter by cutting
shortcut
shorter route or path
clock part
shorter clock hand showing the current hour
time
shorter clock hand showing the hour
film length
film shorter than a feature film
reduced size
made shorter in length or duration
height
the condition of being shorter than average height
shortened form
made shorter in length
general
process of becoming smaller or shorter
summarize
make a story shorter by omitting details
technology
tool that condenses information into a shorter form
employee break
employee's short rest break, shorter than lunch
science
radiation with wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays
information
condense information into a shorter form
summary
made shorter by including only important parts
shortcut
take a shorter path by cutting across a corner
conciseness
in order to make something shorter or concise
wavelength
having wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves
proximity
within a shorter distance in space
Examples of shorter in a sentence
The building is shorter than the skyscraper. The movie was shorter than the book. Her speech was shorter than usual. The meeting was shorter than expected. His version of the story was shorter.
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- French:plus court, réduit, ...
- German:kürzer, kurz, ...
- Italian:più corto, più breve, ...
- Spanish:más corto, más corta, ...
- Portuguese:curto, mais curta, ...
- Chinese:更短的, 短的, ...
- Japanese:短い, 短時間の, ...
- Arabic:أَقْصَر, قَصِير, ...
- Hebrew:קָצָר יוֹתֵר, יוֹתֵר קָצָר, ...
- Russian:короче, короткий, ...
- Ukrainian:коротший, стисліший, ...
- Hindi:कम लंबा, संक्षिप्त, ...
Definition of short - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
briefof small length or duration
- The meeting was surprisingly short..
2.
sizeof small height compared to others
- She is quite short for her age.
3.
insufficientnot having enough of something
- We are short on supplies this month.
4.
languageconstituting an abbreviation or shortened form
- 'Dr.' is short for 'Doctor'.
5.
behaviorabrupt or curt in manner
- He gave a short reply to the question.
6.
betting oddsTECH. UK offering small return for money wageredTECH. UK
- The odds were short, so he didn't bet much.
7.
financeTECH. structured to profit if prices declineTECH.
- He took a short position in the stock market.
8.
bakingTECH. crumbly in textureTECH.
- The short pastry was perfect for the pie.
Adverb
1.
measurementat a point before reaching a target or end
- He stopped short of the finish line..
2.
incompletewithout achieving a goal or requirement
- The team fell short of winning the championship.
3.
timeabruptly or suddenly
- He stopped short when he saw the snake.
4.
brieflyin a brief or concise manner
- She explained the rules short and sweet.
5.
rudelyin a curt or rude manner
- He answered the question short, showing his impatience.
6.
financeTECH. with a negative ownership positionTECH.
- The investor sold the stocks short, hoping for a price drop.
Noun
1.
clipbrief film shown before the main movie at cinemas
- We watched a short before the main movie.
2.
clothinggarment size option indicating shorter length
- She bought the dress in a short.
3.
beverageUK small amount of a strong alcoholic drinkUK
- He ordered a short of whiskey.
4.
electricityTECH. unintended electrical connection causing excessive current and failureTECH.
- The power outage was caused by a short.
5.
financeTECH. financial bet against an asset's future priceTECH.
- He took a short on the company's shares.
6.
technologyTECH. integer with a smaller range than normalTECH.
- The variable was stored as a short.
Verb
1.
deficiencyprovide less than agreed amount
- The vendor shorted us on the delivery.
2.
financeTECH. sell securities or commodities not owned by the sellerTECH.
- He decided to short the stock based on market trends..
3.
electricityTECH. make an electrical circuit fail by linking wires incorrectlyTECH.
- The faulty wire shorted the entire system.
Images of short
garment size option indicating shorter length
Expressions with short
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as an abbreviation or shortened form
Her name is Elizabeth, but we call her Liz for short.
lacking enough of something needed
We are short of time for the project.
make something shorter by cutting
She cut short her hair for the summer.
say something in a concise manner using fewer words
He explained the rules in short to save time.
forget things quickly or easily
He has a short memory and often forgets names.
lasting or happening only during a brief time period
In the short run, the new policy will reduce costs.
take chances and make the most of every moment
Life is too short to wait for the perfect time.
life is limited, so enjoy it and avoid wasting time
Life's too short to argue over small things.
have less than needed
We ran short of milk and had to buy more.
not have enough of something
We might run short of milk before the week ends.
small jump or leap
He made a short hop to catch the ball.
having less than expected
The team is short on players for the match.
cease movement suddenly
She stopped short when she saw the snake..
use a quicker way to reach a place
We decided to take a short cut through the park.
with little warning or time for preparation
The meeting was called at short notice.
end an activity earlier than planned
We had to cut it short due to rain.
make a story shorter by omitting details
To cut the story short, we arrived late.
fail to meet expectations or standards
The project fell far short of our expectations.
not reach the level expected or needed
His effort will fall short of our hopes.
give less money back than owed in a transaction
The cashier gave short change to the customer.
located very close by a brief walk
The park is just a short stroll from my house.
introducing a short version of a story or explanation
Long story short, we missed the bus.
almost reaching a particular amount or level
The stadium holds not far short of 50,000 people.
feeling less willing to wait or endure
Her patience is running short with the noisy neighbors.
Origin of short
Old English, sceort (short in length)
Examples of short in a sentence
He gave a short speech at the event. The table was too short for the room. His short stature made him stand out in the crowd. The team was short on players for the match. We are short on time to finish the project. 'Ave.' is short for 'Avenue'.
'Inc.' is short for 'Incorporated'. Her short tone made the conversation awkward. The manager's short response left everyone puzzled. The champion was short odds to win the final. At such short odds, the wager offered little profit. She went short on tech stocks last year. Investors were advised to go short amid market volatility. These biscuits are delightfully short and buttery. Use short dough for the tart crust. The car stopped short of the traffic light. She pulled up short of the driveway. Her efforts fell short of expectations. The project came up short of its goals. The car stopped short at the red light. She cut him short during the argument. Please keep your answer short. The host spoke short before dinner. She replied short, not wanting to explain further. The manager spoke short, ending the meeting abruptly. Traders often go short during market downturns. He went short on the currency, betting it would devalue. The festival featured a short that won several awards. She directed a short about environmental issues. He prefers shorts for his summer wardrobe. The store offers pants in regular and short. She poured herself a short of brandy to relax. The bartender served a short of rum to the customer. A short in the wiring caused the alarm to go off. The technician fixed the short in the circuit board. Investors were nervous about his short on the stock. She profited from a short during the market downturn. The data type was defined as a short. He used a short to save memory. They shorted the order by two items. The contractor shorted us on materials. Investors began to short the currency amid economic uncertainty. She learned how to short stocks in her finance class. The technician accidentally shorted the circuit board. A power surge shorted the entire grid.
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- French:court, à court de, ...
- German:kurz, knapp davor, ...
- Italian:breve, prima di, ...
- Spanish:breve, antes de, ...
- Portuguese:curto, aquém de, ...
- Chinese:短暂的, 差一点, ...
- Japanese:短い, 手前で, ...
- Arabic:قَصِير, قَبْل الوُصُول, ...
- Hebrew:קָצָר, בְּקוֹצֶר, ...
- Russian:короткий, не доходя, ...
- Ukrainian:короткий, недалеко, ...
- Hindi:छोटा, अधूरा, ...
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