Meaning of the word short in English

What does short mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

short

US /ʃɔːrt/

UK /ʃɔːt/

having little length; not long

Example:

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She has short hair.

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The meeting was surprisingly short.

Antonym:

long tall

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:

deficient insufficient lacking scarce meager

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:

abrupt blunt curt terse brusque

suddenly or abruptly

Example:

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The car stopped short.

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He was cut short in his speech.

Synonym:

abruptly suddenly sharply unexpectedly

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:

lend advance loan