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Short /ʃoːt/

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

Definition

noun
  1. A short circuit.
  2. A short film.
verb
  1. To cause a short circuit in (something).
  2. Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.
adjective
  1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. (of a person) Of comparatively small height.
Synonyms abbreviation short form low narrow shallow slim
Antonyms long broad deep high tall wide

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