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Meaning of the word short-lived in English

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short-lived

US /ˈʃɔrtˌlɪvd/

UK /ˈʃɔːtˌlɪvd/

Adjective

lasting only for a short period of time

Example:

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Their happiness was short-lived.

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The ceasefire proved to be short-lived.

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