Foundation level · Year 4 · free
short
adjective · Say it: SHORT
What it means
Foundationsmall in length, height or time
We went for a short walk in the park before tea.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- brief
- little
- small
- tiny
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- long
- tall
More examples
- Ella is shorter than her brother, but she is a faster runner.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'sceort', meaning not long.
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