be short
Frequency: 9.0150.5 per million words
Used to describe something not measuring much from one end to the other.
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Examples (10)
- The shelf is too short to hold all these books.
- He is short for his age, but he is very strong.
- The meeting was short and to the point.
- We are running short on time, so let's hurry.
- The journey was surprisingly short.
- The fabric is short, so it won't be enough for the dress.
- She felt short of breath after climbing the stairs.
- The company is short of skilled workers.
- His explanation was short but clear.
- The days are getting short as winter approaches.