Short

/ʃoːt/

The meaning and definition of Short, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. (followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
    ““Phone” is short for “telephone” and "asap" short for "as soon as possible".”
  2. Limited in quantity; inadequate; insufficient; scanty.
    “a short supply of provisions”
preposition
  1. Having a negative position in.
    “I don’t want to be short the market going into the weekend.”
  2. Deficient in.
    “He's short common sense.”
Synonyms abbreviation short form low narrow shallow slim
Antonyms long broad deep high tall wide

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