n.
Function: adverb
Date: 14th century
1 : in a curt manner
2 : for or during a brief time < short- lasting>
3 : at a disadvantage : UNAWARES <caught short >
4 : in an abrupt manner : SUDDENLY <the car stopped short >
5 : at some point or degree before a goal or limit aimed at or under consideration <the bombs fell short > <quit a month short of graduation>
6 : clean across <the axle was snapped short >
7 : by or as if by a short sale