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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Examples (20)

  • 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.