Short
adjective
Small in length, distance, or height.
She is wearing a short skirt
Often appears as...
- short skirt
- short distance
adjective
Lasting only a small amount of time.
We had a short meeting this morning
Often appears as...
- short meeting
- short time
adverb
At a small distance away.
He stopped short of hitting the tree
Often appears as...
- stop short
- fall short
adjective
Not having enough of something.
We're short on time
Often appears as...
- short on time
- short of money
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Disapproving
verb
Fail to reach a particular point.
His shot fell short of the basket
Often appears as...
- fall short
- come up short
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Disapproving
noun
In electrical terminology, a short circuit.
There seems to be a short in the wiring
Often appears as...
- short circuit
- wire short
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Technical
noun
In finance, a short sale or selling a security one does not own.
He made a lot of money by going short on tech stocks
Often appears as...
- short sale
- short position
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Technical
adjective
Small in length, distance, or height.
She is wearing a short skirt
Often appears as...
- short skirt
- short distance
adjective
Lasting only a small amount of time.
We had a short meeting this morning
Often appears as...
- short meeting
- short time
adverb
At a small distance away.
He stopped short of hitting the tree
Often appears as...
- stop short
- fall short
adjective
Not having enough of something.
We're short on time
Often appears as...
- short on time
- short of money
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Fail to reach a particular point.
His shot fell short of the basket
Often appears as...
- fall short
- come up short
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
In electrical terminology, a short circuit.
There seems to be a short in the wiring
Often appears as...
- short circuit
- wire short
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In finance, a short sale or selling a security one does not own.
He made a lot of money by going short on tech stocks
Often appears as...
- short sale
- short position
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Description
Use 'short' to describe someone or something that is lower than expected.
The fence was too short to provide any privacy.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposite Meaning
'Short' often contrasts with 'tall' for height or 'long' for length.
She prefers short haircuts rather than long ones.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Description
Use 'short' to describe someone or something that is lower than expected.
The fence was too short to provide any privacy.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposite Meaning
'Short' often contrasts with 'tall' for height or 'long' for length.
She prefers short haircuts rather than long ones.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Description
Use 'short' to describe someone or something that is lower than expected.
The fence was too short to provide any privacy.
Pro Tip 2/2Opposite Meaning
'Short' often contrasts with 'tall' for height or 'long' for length.
She prefers short haircuts rather than long ones.
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The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
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Why do people get so...
because her math teacher in middle school didn't think she was talented. So if you experience mathematical anxiety, what can you do? Relaxation techniques, like short breathing exercises, have improved test performance in students with math anxiety. Writing down your worries can also help.
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The five major world...
He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty
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One, Two, Three Bites,...
inches getting three shorts right now is definitely the ultimate ice pick to the forehead we could have paid a lot of bills with three keeper fish and me back on top but we got to keep fishing we can't let this put us down we know there's a keeper fish out there oh I
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What game theory teaches...
these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and chaos in strategy in how we present ourselves to the world the easiest way to understand the game you're in is when you have an opposing force in other words not that right so you want great
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How the food you eat...
is the best fuel for gut bacteria. When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest,
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Are China and the US...
for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous,
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The psychology of...
a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly. Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians,
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3 tips to boost your...
we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. Tip a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task,
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Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
The statement is short and direct, calling the child by name and addressing his role in her life. So how can you apply these lie-spotting techniques to your life? First, remember that many of the lies we encounter on a daily basis are far less serious that these examples, and may even be harmless.
Video examples
Why do people get so...
because her math teacher in middle school didn't think she was talented. So if you experience mathematical anxiety, what can you do? Relaxation techniques, like short breathing exercises, have improved test performance in students with math anxiety. Writing down your worries can also help.
Video examples
The five major world...
He had only three years before his unconventional wisdom got him into trouble. His enemies had him arrested, and he was executed by Rome in the standard means by which rabble-rousers were put to death, crucifixion. But shortly after he was buried, women found his tomb empty
Video examples
One, Two, Three Bites,...
inches getting three shorts right now is definitely the ultimate ice pick to the forehead we could have paid a lot of bills with three keeper fish and me back on top but we got to keep fishing we can't let this put us down we know there's a keeper fish out there oh I
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
these days are become shorter and shorter term which creates turmoil and chaos in strategy in how we present ourselves to the world the easiest way to understand the game you're in is when you have an opposing force in other words not that right so you want great
Video examples
How the food you eat...
is the best fuel for gut bacteria. When bacteria digest fiber, they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer. And the more fiber you ingest,
Video examples
Are China and the US...
for more than a hundred years. Whether these two great civilizations, these two great countries, can in fact carve out a common future for themselves and for the world? In short, can we carve out a future which is peaceful and mutually prosperous,
Video examples
The psychology of...
a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly. Grandiose narcissism is the most familiar kind, characterized by extroversion, dominance, and attention seeking. Grandiose narcissists pursue attention and power, sometimes as politicians,
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
we do actually have the power to cultivate our own confidence. Tip a quick fix. There are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term. Picture your success when you're beginning a difficult task,
Video examples
Are Crows the Ultimate...
Imagine that you're a crow. Here's your food in a deep hole. How would you go about, with the tools available to you on this table, solving this problem? The bird's tool kit includes a short stick hanging on a piece of string,
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Neil Gaiman
British Author
Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and dreams. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
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J. R. R. Tolkien
English Novelist
I wish life was not so short,' he thought. 'Languages take such a time, and so do all the things one wants to know about.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
Life is very short and what we have to do must be done in the now.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Is life not a thousand times too short for us to bore ourselves?
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life's too short. We have to love each other.
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Neil Gaiman
British Author
Short stories are tiny windows into other worlds and other minds and dreams. They are journeys you can make to the far side of the universe and still be back in time for dinner.
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Jimi Hendrix
American Musician
To be with the others, you have to have your hair short and wear ties. So we're trying to make a third world happen, you know what I mean?
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J. R. R. Tolkien
English Novelist
I wish life was not so short,' he thought. 'Languages take such a time, and so do all the things one wants to know about.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste none of them in reading valueless books.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
Life is short, but it's long enough to ruin any man who wants to be ruined.
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Audre Lorde
American Poet
Life is very short and what we have to do must be done in the now.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Is life not a thousand times too short for us to bore ourselves?
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
Life's too short. We have to love each other.
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