short — having a small distance from end to end; not long
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a small distance from end to end; not long
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My attention span is so short, I can't even finish this sent—
- Life is too short to worry about what others think.
- He's so short that he needs a ladder to see over a speed bump.
short
ADJECTIVE[/ʃɔːrt/]
having a small distance from end to end; not long
A student compares her short pencil with her friend's long one
Though short on the court, he's tall in sport!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sceort', which traces back to a common Germanic ancestor. Originally meaning 'cut' or 'diminished', the term evolved to denote the modern sense of 'having little length or duration'.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Old English 'sceort', a simple root form from Proto-Germanic *skurta-, which relates to the concept of cutting or reducing in size.
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📝Examples
“My attention span is so short, I can't even finish this sent—”
“Life is too short to worry about what others think.”
“He's so short that he needs a ladder to see over a speed bump.”
“We're running short on time for the exam.”
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