| 词汇 | thesaurus_short |
| 释义 | shortThese are words and phrases related to short. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of short. HAVING A SMALL DISTANCE FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOPHe's much shorter than I thought. Synonyms and exampleslow The garden was surrounded by a low hedge. shallow Stay in the shallow end of the pool, please. low-lying Low-lying areas are prone to flooding. squat I wish they'd tear down that squat block of flats. Antonym and examplehigh The palace is surrounded by a high wall. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of short. See words related to shortlow-pitched guttural throaty husky gravelly gruff sonorous bass Learn more When something has a small distance from the bottom to the top, or its top is not far off the ground, you say it is low. A sound that is low is near the bottom of a range of sounds. NOT SPEAKING MUCH OR OFTENI'm sorry I was so short with you, but I was under a lot of stress. Synonyms and examplesquiet She's a quiet little thing. taciturn Her father was a shy, taciturn man. abrupt He is criticised for being too abrupt with his clients. curt disapproving She was very curt with him. terse I don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings. laconic formal My uncle has quite a laconic wit. not waste words She doesn't waste words - if she agrees with you, she'll just say that. Antonym and exampletalkative Her little boy is so talkative you can hardly get a word in! Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of short. See words related to shortsilent soft muffled faint hushed peaceful sleepy tranquil restful sequestered Learn more Something that is quiet does not make much noise. A quiet place or event does not have much activity, excitement, or people in it. People who are quiet do not speak much or often. CONTINUING FOR LESS TIME THAN USUALHe received a short jail sentence. Synonyms and examplesquick I need to make a quick phone call - I'll be right back. brief We had a brief chat this morning. short and sweet informal The business meeting was short and sweet. momentary It was just a momentary lapse in judgment - I won't do it again. fleeting We had a fleeting glimpse of the sea as we drove down the motorway. short-lived The tabloids reported on the celeb's short-lived marriage. transient formal The book explores the transient nature of fame. transitory formal Our existence in this world is transitory. ephemeral Their alliance, however ephemeral, was important to stabilise the region. Antonym and examplelong I've been waiting for a long time. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of short. Learn more A short journey, film, etc. continues for less time than usual. short | American Thesaurusshortadjective These are words and phrases related to short. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of short. Short hair is cooler for summer. A short person may have difficulty reaching the top shelves. Synonymsnot long not tall stubby squat truncated stunted runty small little pint-sized pocket-sized diminutive slight elfin pygmy bantam Lilliputian dwarfish Antonymslong tall high reedy rangy Our vacation was far too short. The mayor gave a short speech. Synonymsbrief short-lived quick fleet fleeting momentary hasty summary cursory concise terse succinct compact abridged abbreviated condensed curtailed Antonymslong longish lengthy protracted attenuated elongated extended interminable unending The tired salesman was short with the customers. Synonymscurt brusque abrupt gruff impatient sharp cross snappish testy illtempered impolite Antonymspatient polite civil mannerly verbose wordy long-winded The plane had only a short fuel reserve. Synonymslow scanty scant sparse scarce meager skimpy tight niggardly lean slender slim thin insufficient deficient wanting lacking limited not abundant Antonymsadequate sufficient ample plenteous plentiful abundant superabundant copious well-stocked inexhaustible profuse lavish overflowing excessive overstocked shortadverb Stopping the car short caused a pileup on the highway. Synonymssuddenly abruptly without warning precipitously Antonymsslowly gradually gently The deadline was suddenly moved up, and I was caught short. Synonymsunawares without preparation by surprise without warning |
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