Short
/ʃoːt/
The meaning and definition of Short, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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(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".”
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Limited in quantity; inadequate; insufficient; scanty.
“a short supply of provisions”
preposition
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Having a negative position in.
“I don’t want to be short the market going into the weekend.”
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Deficient in.
“He's short common sense.”
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Antonyms
long broad deep high tall wide
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