short
adj. A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈʃɔɹt// UK //ʃˈɔːt// short
adj. having a small distance from one end to the other, or not lasting a long time. You also use it to describe someone who is not tall.
adj. measuring a small distance from end to end or having a brief duration. Often used to describe physical stature or limited temporal extent.
The meeting was very short and finished early.
We decided to take a short walk through the park before the sun went down.
The author's latest collection of short stories explores the delicate nuances of human connection within the constraints of brief, impactful narratives.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem'.