short
//ʃɔːrt//
Adjective
shortCanonical form
shorterComparative
shortestSuperlative
1
Having little length or height; not long or tall.
She has short hair.
2
Lasting or taking a small amount of time; brief.
We had a short meeting this morning.
3
Not having enough of something; lacking or insufficient.
We are short of time.
4
Abrupt or curt in manner or speech.
I'm sorry if I was short with you earlier.
Noun
1
A short film or movie.
She directed a short about life in the city.
2
A short circuit.
There was a short in the wiring.
3
Short trousers or pants.
I packed a pair of shorts for the beach trip.
Adverb
shortCanonical form
shorterComparative
shortestSuperlative
1
In a manner that is not long or far; abruptly.
The car stopped short at the red light.