shorter
Произношение: [ˈʃɔrtər]
Слово
Контекст: «size or length comparison»
(adjective) when something has less length or duration compared to something else. If you think of two sticks, and one stick is shorter than the other, it means the shorter stick is smaller from one end to the other.
Пример
The pencil is shorter than the pen.
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The ruler is not shorter than the notebook; it is actually longer.
Пример
Which one is shorter, your shirt or your jacket?
Контекст: «time duration comparison»
(adjective) when something takes less time compared to something else. If you finish your homework quicker than your friend, your homework time is shorter.
Пример
Her presentation was shorter than mine but very interesting.
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His story was not shorter than the previous one; it took just as long.
Пример
Is this movie shorter than the one we watched last week?
Контекст: «age comparison»
(adjective) when someone is younger than another person. If you have a younger sibling, they are shorter in age than you.
Пример
My little brother is shorter than me by three years.
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My cousin is not shorter than me; she is actually older.
Пример
Who is shorter in age, you or your sister?
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