Short

/ʃˈɔːt/

/ˈʃɔɹt/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "short"

short

ΕΠΊΘΕΤΟ

having a below-average distance between two points

bantam

bittie

bitty

compact

diminutive

Example

The dog 's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.

The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.

The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.

lasting for a brief time

brief

fleeting

fugitive

little

momentary

Example

We had a short discussion about the plan.

She gave me a short introduction to the project.

I had a short chat with my neighbor this morning.

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

little

petite

pint-sized

short-statured

Example

The short man had to stand on his tiptoes to reach the top shelf at the grocery store.

The short boy was often teased by his peers, but he never let it bother him.

The short actress often wore high heels to appear taller on screen.

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general

deficient

exiguous

inadequate

insufficient

lacking

Example

His explanation was short of details.

The report was short on facts and figures.

The team was short of players for the match.

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total

Example

The inventory is ten items short.

The order was five units short.

The budget is $ 100 short for the event.

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat

Example

The pie crust was wonderfully short, crumbling at the touch of a fork.

Her shortbread cookies were perfectly short, melting in the mouth with each bite.

These biscuits are so short that they fall apart as soon as you pick them up.

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects

myopic

short-sighted

unforesightful

Example

The company ’s short strategy ignored future market trends.

Her short view on the project caused several issues down the line.

The short planning of the event resulted in many unforeseen challenges.

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables

Example

Short syllables often appear in unstressed positions within words.

She practiced the short vowel sounds to improve her pronunciation.

The linguist emphasized the importance of recognizing short syllables in phonetics.

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price

Example

The hedge fund manager took a short position in anticipation of a financial crisis.

The trader was short on the commodity, predicting a surplus that would lower prices.

Investors who were short on oil futures profited when prices plummeted.

Short

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount

nip

shot

single

dram

What is a "short"?

A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.

Example

He preferred a short of vodka over a full cocktail.

The bartender poured a short of rum and slid it across the counter.

They each took a short of bourbon before heading out for the night.

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way

short circuit

Example

The lights flickered because of a short.

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater

short film

short

ΕΠΊΡΡΗΜΑ

in a sudden and unexpected manner, often catching others by surprise

abruptly

all at once

all of a sudden

in a flash

overnight

in a manner that results in a clean, straight cut across something

used to describe selling something without possessing it at the time of sale

Example

Traders often go short on commodities to hedge against price drops.

used to describe speaking or acting in a brief and blunt way that lacks politeness or consideration for others

brusquely

curtly

in an unexpected or unprepared manner, often leading to a sudden challenge

unawares

unexpectedly

Example

Despite his talent, he came up short at the music audition.

in a manner that abruptly interrupts or stops something

Example

The ringing phone brought the meeting short, leaving many topics undiscussed.

to short

ΡΉΜΑ

to cause a short circuit in an electrical device, leading to malfunction

short-circuit

short out

Example

The technician accidentally shorted the circuit while repairing the wiring.

The old appliance shorted the entire system, leading to a blackout.

Water leakage shorted the electrical panel, causing a power outage.

to give someone less money than they are owed, often intentionally

shortchange

Transitive

Example

The clerk shorted the elderly man, taking advantage of his poor eyesight.

The customer complained that he was shorted during the transaction.

He felt frustrated when the clerk shorted him at the register.

Παράδειγμα

The dog's leash had a short chain, keeping him close while walking in crowded areas.

The short stretch of road between the two towns was well-maintained and easy to drive on.

The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently.

The short distance between the museum and the hotel made it convenient for tourists to explore the city on foot.

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