Collocations with "short"

148 collocations found

Categories

ADJECTIVE + NOUN(55)ADVERB + ADJECTIVE(3)ADJECTIVE(2)ADJECTIVE + week(1)ADJECTIVE + walk (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + wait(1)ADJECTIVE + vowel(1)ADJECTIVE + update(1)ADJECTIVE + tunnel(1)ADJECTIVE + trip (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + tenure(1)ADJECTIVE + temper(1)ADJECTIVE + noun (a conversation)(1)ADJECTIVE + syllable(1)ADJECTIVE + summary(1)ADJECTIVE + stroll(1)ADJECTIVE + STROKE (of a brush, pen, etc.)(1)ADJECTIVE + stride (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + stretch(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (stop = a period of stopping)(1)ADJECTIVE + stay (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + stature (physical height)(1)ADJECTIVE + statement(1)ADJECTIVE + SPRINT(1)ADJECTIVE + SPELL (period of time)(1)ADJECTIVE + speech (meaning: formal talk)(1)ADJECTIVE + span(1)ADJECTIVE + solo(1)ADJECTIVE + sock(1)ADJECTIVE / NOUN + SLEEVE(1)ADJECTIVE + skirt(1)ADJECTIVE + silence (quietness)(1)ADJECTIVE + shorts (outer clothing)(1)ADJECTIVE + sequence(1)ADJECTIVE + sentence (meaning: group of words)(1)adjective + route(1)ADJECTIVE + ride (describing the journey)(1)ADJECTIVE + respite(1)ADJECTIVE + reply(1)ADJECTIVE + recession(1)ADJECTIVE + recess(1)ADJECTIVE + RATION(1)ADJECTIVE + résumé(1)ADJECTIVE + questionnaire(1)ADJECTIVE + puff (noun: on a cigarette/pipe)(1)ADJECTIVE + prayer(1)ADJECTIVE + PIECE(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (1. length of time)(1)adjective + pause(1)NOUN: Sports pass(1)ADJECTIVE + PARAGRAPH(1)ADJECTIVE + overview(1)ADJECTIVE + odds(1)ADJECTIVE + note(1)ADJECTIVE + neck(1)ADJECTIVE + nap(1)ADJECTIVE + NAIL (on fingers/toes)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (from a person to another)(1)ADJECTIVE + memory(1)ADJECTIVE + list(1)ADJECTIVE + line(1)ADJECTIVE + lifetime(1)ADJECTIVE + layover(1)ADJECTIVE + laugh (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + journey(1)ADJECTIVE + interval(1)ADJECTIVE + gasp (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + fiction(1)ADJECTIVE + excerpt(1)ADJECTIVE + DURATION(1)ADJECTIVE + drive(1)ADJECTIVE + diversion(1)ADJECTIVE + distance(1)ADJECTIVE + detour(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (line on a surface)(1)ADJECTIVE + corridor(1)ADJECTIVE + climb(1)ADJECTIVE + chat(1)ADJECTIVE + CHASE(1)ADJECTIVE + ceremony(1)ADJECTIVE + call (on the telephone)(1)ADJECTIVE + breath(1)NOUN: short rest; holiday(1)ADJECTIVE + noun (sound)(1)ADJECTIVE + biography(1)ADJECTIVE + beak(1)ADV. + adjective(1)ADJECTIVE + article(1)ADJECTIVE + acquaintance (knowledge)(1)1: description(1)ADJECTIVE + labour/labor(1)
short circuit

An electrical fault where the current follows a shorter, unintended path.

circuit9.0
short haircut

a haircut where the hair is cut to a short length

haircut9.0
short sleeve

a sleeve that covers only the upper part of the arm

sleeve9.0
distance8.8
term8.7
short period

Lasting only a little time.

period8.6
short course

A course that does not last a long time.

course8.5
short duration

lasting for a small amount of time

duration8.5
short nap

a sleep period of limited duration

nap8.5
short skirt

a skirt that ends above the knees

skirt8.5
short wait

A period of waiting that does not last long.

wait8.5
short walk

A walk of short duration or distance.

walk8.5
short summary

a summary that is not long

summary8.4
short coat

Refers to a coat that ends at the waist or hips.

coat8.2
short extract

a short passage taken from a piece of writing, music, or film

extract8.2
short interval

A short period of time between two events.

interval8.2
short introduction

A short opening part of a book, speech, or performance.

introduction8.2
short notice

only a short time before something is due to happen

notice8.2
pause8.2
shorts8.2
span8.2
short trip

A journey of short duration or distance.

trip8.2
short visit

A visit that is not long.

visit8.2
chat8.1
short note

a short letter

note8.1
short stretch

describing a small area of land or water, or a short period of time

stretch8.1
short answer

Used to describe a reply that is short and concise. Also used for a type of test question.

answer8.0
short break

a brief holiday or pause from work

break8.0
short burst

a brief, intense period of activity or emotion

burst8.0
dress8.0