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Meaning of the word short in English

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short

US /ʃɔːrt/
UK /ʃɔːrt/
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Adjective

1.

having little length; not long

Example:
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She has short hair.
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The meeting was surprisingly short.
Synonym:
longtall
2.

not reaching a required or desired level or amount; deficient

Example:
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We are short on supplies.
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The team was short a player.
Synonym:
deficientinsufficientlackingscarcemeager
3.

rude and abrupt

Example:
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He gave a short answer and walked away.
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Her tone was very short with me.
Synonym:
abruptbluntcurttersebrusque

Adverb

1.

suddenly or abruptly

Example:
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The car stopped short.
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He was cut short in his speech.
Synonym:
abruptlysuddenlysharplyunexpectedly

Verb

1.

to provide with a loan of money or credit

Example:
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Can you short me some cash until payday?
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The bank refused to short him any more funds.
Synonym:
lendadvanceloan
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