short
Prononciation : [/ʃɔɹt/]
Mot
Contexte : « length »
(adjective) when something doesn't reach far or is not long. Like when you're measuring a pencil and it's not very long.
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The skirt is too short for the dress code.
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Her hair is not short, it's actually very long.
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Is your hair long or short?
Contexte : « time »
(adjective) when something doesn't last very long. Like when you have a short break at school.
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The meeting was short and straight to the point.
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The movie was not short, it felt like it lasted forever.
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Was the time you spent playing short or long?
Contexte : « clothing size »
(noun) a size for clothing that is smaller than average. When you go shopping and the regular size is too big, you might need a short size.
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She always buys short pants because regular ones are too long for her.
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Do they sell short sizes in this store or only regular?
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What size do you wear, regular or short?
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