Word: SHORT
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Definition of SHORT
- A short circuit.
- A short film.
- A short version of a garment in a particular size.
"38 short suits fit me right off the rack."
- To cause a short circuit in (something).
- Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.
- To shortchange.
- Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
- (of a person) Of comparatively small height.
- Having little duration.
"Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month itโs been at least twenty minutes long."
- Abruptly, curtly, briefly.
"He cut me short repeatedly in the meeting."
- Unawares.
"The recent developments at work caught them short."
- Without achieving a goal or requirement.
"His speech fell short of what was expected."
- Deficient in.
"He's short common sense."
- Having a negative position in.
"I donโt want to be short the market going into the weekend."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "short" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "short", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHORT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SHORT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SHORT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHORT:
- # the short effect
- # master of short
- # playing with short
- # in terms of short
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