measuring a small distance from end to end, lasting or taking a small amount of time, relatively small in extent. The first known use: before the 12th century |
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Sentence Examples One of my legs is slightly shorter than the other. He is short for his age. The movie was very short. |
Common Phrases short work Stop short short ribs |
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