comparatively short
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
Describing a length or duration that is smaller than expected or in comparison to another.
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- The flight to the nearby island is comparatively short, taking less than an hour.
- The presenter gave a comparatively short introduction to the topic.
- For a basketball player, he is comparatively short, but he makes up for it with his speed.
- The new route is comparatively short, saving us about twenty minutes.
- This year's winter felt comparatively short, with spring arriving earlier than usual.
- Compared to the previous model, this one has a comparatively short battery life.
- Her latest book is comparatively short, but it packs a powerful emotional punch.
- The meeting was comparatively short, which was a welcome change.
- The application process for the loan was comparatively short and surprisingly simple.
- He has a comparatively short attention span, so keep your explanations concise.
- The lifespan of a mayfly is comparatively short, often lasting only a day.
- The flight was comparatively short, lasting only two hours.
- Compared to last week's marathon meeting, today's discussion was comparatively short.
- This particular breed of dog has a comparatively short lifespan.
- The pause between the two major historical events was comparatively short.
- The novel's plot is comparatively short and easy to follow.
- We chose the hiking trail that was comparatively short because we were with young children.
- We decided to take the comparatively short walk through the park.
- Despite his huge influence on the industry, his career was comparatively short.
- The training program was comparatively short but effective.