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What is another word for Short? – 127 Short Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    brief little small compact concise truncated curtailed abbreviated diminutive petite stubby snub truncated limited restricted scant sparse slight petite dwarfed stunted undersized miniature tiny minuscule compacted condensed abridged shortened curtailed clipped cut

    Meaning of Short

    The primary meaning of the word "short" is having a small or limited extent or duration in space, time, or scope.

    Definitions

    • Used to describe something that is not long or extended in space, time, or scope
    • Having a small or limited extent, amount, or degree
    • Not extending or lasting for a long time or distance
    • Used to describe a person who is not tall

    Etymology of Short

    The word "short" originated from Old English "sceort," which is also the source of the Modern English word "short"
    The term is related to the Proto-Germanic word "skurta-" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sker-" which meant "to cut" or "to shorten"
    Historically, the word "short" has been used in English since the 9th century to describe something that is not long or extended

    Example Uses

    • The short walk to the store took only a few minutes
    • She has short hair that is easy to maintain
    • The short film was only 10 minutes long
    • He is a short man, but he has a big personality

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    long lengthy extended prolonged extensive vast expansive broad wide tall high lofty elevated increased amplified enlarged augmented heightened intensified strengthened enhanced prolonged protracted delayed slowed

    Related Nouns

    length height extent duration distance span space scope size dimension measurement scale proportion ratio degree amount quantity volume capacity breadth width depth

    Related Verbs

    shorten lengthen extend reduce increase diminish decrease augment amplify enlarge expand broaden widen heighten intensify strengthen enhance prolong protract delay slow

    Related Adjectives

    small little compact concise brief truncated curtailed abbreviated diminutive petite stubby snub limited restricted scant sparse slight petite dwarfed stunted undersized miniature tiny minuscule compacted condensed abridged