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short

Pronunciation: [/ʃɔɹt/]

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short: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use short in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The skirt is too short for the dress code.

Example

Her hair is not short, it's actually very long.

Example

Is your hair long or short?

Context: “time”

(adjective) when something doesn't last very long. Like when you have a short break at school.

Example

The meeting was short and straight to the point.

Example

The movie was not short, it felt like it lasted forever.

Example

Was the time you spent playing short or long?

Context: “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.

Example

She always buys short pants because regular ones are too long for her.

Example

Do they sell short sizes in this store or only regular?

Example

What size do you wear, regular or short?

How to pronounce short

Pronunciation: [/ʃɔɹt/]

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