short

US /ʃɔrt/

UK /ʃɔ:t/

A1

adjective

  • Measuring a small distance from end to end.
  • Measuring a small distance
  • Happening for a small amount of time
  • Unfriendly or rude

adverb

  • Suddenly and abruptly.
  • Less than what is needed
  • Suddenly stopping what you are saying or doing

noun

  • Burning out of an electric current

verb

  • (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty

Examples

We're getting short of funds.

The working week is getting shorter and shorter.