English · Adjectives
short
/ʃɔːt/
[/ʃɔːt/]
not long or tall
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having little length, height, or duration.
Example
It is only a short walk from the train station to our small seaside hotel.
It is only a short walk from the train station to our small seaside hotel.
Etymology
From Old English 'sceort', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of both 'long' and 'tall' depending on context.