short
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🇺🇸
/ʃɔrt/
🇬🇧
/ʃɔːt/
less in length or duration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'short' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceort,' where 'sceort' meant 'not long.'
Historical Evolution
'sceort' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'short.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not long,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short circuit or electrical fault.
The short caused the lights to flicker.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35