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shorter

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔrtər]

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

Context: “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.

Example

The pencil is shorter than the pen.

Example

The ruler is not shorter than the notebook; it is actually longer.

Example

Which one is shorter, your shirt or your jacket?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Is this movie shorter than the one we watched last week?

Context: “age comparison”

(adjective) when someone is younger than another person. If you have a younger sibling, they are shorter in age than you.

Example

My little brother is shorter than me by three years.

Example

My cousin is not shorter than me; she is actually older.

Example

Who is shorter in age, you or your sister?

How to pronounce shorter

Pronunciation: [ˈʃɔrtər]

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