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short

Definition for short

adjective as in not tall

adjective as in insufficient

adjective as in abrupt, discourteous

adjective as in crumbly

Strongest match

fragile

Strong match

brittle

Weak matches

crunchy, delicate, friable

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In her latest short story collection, Argentine writer Mariana Enríquez offers haunting imagery and a sharp focus on mental, physical and economic ruin.

But biomass watchdogs warn previous attempts at technology like Arbor’s have fallen short.

In that short time, her salary has become the mainstay of her household.

From BBC

In June, the BBC reported that the Northern Ireland Executive will only fund work on about 1,000 new social houses this year, far short of its own target.

From BBC

The menu includes tabletop grills piled high with grilled short ribs, flap meat, sausage, beef sweetbreads, black sausage, and other deliciousness.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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