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Short

adjective
/ʃɔːrt/

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long
having little length or duration

Example Sentences

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

She wore a short dress for the party.

Synonyms

brief, small, little, compact, tiny, concise
Entry 1
brief, small, little, compact
Entry 2
brief, small, tiny, concise

Antonyms

long, tall, extended, lengthy
Entry 1
long, tall, extended, lengthy
Entry 2
long, extended

Collocations

short story, short time, short distance, short hair, short duration, short trip
Entry 1
short story, short time, short distance, short hair
Entry 2
short hair, short time, short duration, short trip

Related Vocabularies

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Extremely angry.
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

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