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
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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