short
[ˈʃoɚt]
1
short
adjective
- extending a small distance from one end to the other end : having little length : not long
- not great in distance
- having little height : not tall
2
short
adverb
- to or at a point that is not as far as expected or desired : to a point not reaching what is needed for something —often + of
- in a sudden manner
- for or during a short time
3
short
noun
- pants that end at or above the knees
- boxer shorts
- a short movie
4
short
verb
- to cause (something) to have a short circuit : short-circuit —often + out in U.S. English
- to stop working because of a short circuit : short-circuit —often + out in U.S. English
