SHORT


Meaning of SHORT in English

n. Function: adjective

1 having little length in space or time FF1C; a short visit FF1E;

Synonyms: brief

Related Words: abbreviate, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, decreased, diminished, lessened, shortened; curtate, decurtate

Contrasted Words: extensive, lengthy; drawn-out, overlong; extended, prolonged, protracted

Antonyms: long

2 having small physical stature FF1C; he was the shortest boy present FF1E;

Synonyms: ||low, low-set, low-statured

Related Words: chunky, dumpy, squat, squatty, stubby, thick, thickset

Contrasted Words: gangling, gangly, lanky, rangy; elevated, high, lofty, spiring, towering

Antonyms: tall

3 not coming up to a measure or need FF1C; fuel was very short that year FF1E;

Synonyms: deficient, failing, inadequate, insufficient, scant, scanty, scarce, scrimpy, shy, skimpy, slender, unsufficient, wanting; compare MEAGER 2

Related Words: lacking, needing; exiguous, meager, sparse

Contrasted Words: abounding, overflowing, teeming; abundant, ample, copious, plenteous, plentiful

Antonyms: long

4

Synonyms: BLUFF , abrupt, blunt, breviloquent, brief, brusque, crusty, curt, snippety, snippy

Antonyms: expansive

5 lacking in graciousness or consideration FF1C; her manner was short and abrupt FF1E;

Synonyms: inconsiderate, sharp, thoughtless, unceremonious, ungracious

Related Words: bluff, blunt, brusque, crusty, curt; short-spoken; gruff, irascible

Contrasted Words: considerate, gracious, kindly; bland, smooth; ceremonious

6 readily breaking or crumbling FF1C; a rich short pastry FF1E;

Synonyms: brittle, crisp, crumbly, ||crump, crunchy, friable

Related Words: delicate, fragile

Contrasted Words: soggy, tough

7

Synonyms: CONCISE , breviloquent, brief, compendiary, compendious, curt, laconic, succinct, summary, terse

Related Words: compact; pointed

Idioms: to the point

Contrasted Words: extended, protracted, spun-out

Antonyms: lengthy, long-drawn-out

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.