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Short

Definition:

Short can be used as an adjective, adverb, noun, and verb with various senses and usages.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Adjective): Small in length or height

Example: She is wearing a short skirt.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Brief or concise in duration

Example: Can you give me a short summary of the book?

Sense 3 (Adjective): Lacking in height or tallness

Example: He is shorter than his brother.

Sense 4 (Adjective): Insufficient or deficient in quantity

Example: I'm afraid we are short on milk.

Sense 5 (Adjective): Lacking in time

Example: The deadline is too short to complete the project.

Sense 6 (Adjective): Abbreviated or abridged

Example: The book has a short version for children.

Sense 7 (Adjective): Marked by a lack of patience or tolerance

Example: He has a short temper.

Sense 8 (Adverb): Briefly or quickly

Example: He spoke to her for a short while.

Sense 9 (Noun): A small or brief period of time

Example: I'll be back in a short.

Sense 10 (Noun): Clothes or garments that cover the lower part of the body

Example: He wears shorts when it's hot outside.

Sense 11 (Noun): A short film or story

Example: The festival showcased several amazing shorts.

Sense 12 (Noun): A short person

Example: The basketball team lacked a good short player.

Sense 13 (Noun): A bet or wager on a horse race

Example: He placed a short on the winning horse.

Sense 14 (Verb): To shorten or cut down

Example: Can you short the length of the rope?

Sense 15 (Verb): To sell stocks or currency in anticipation of a decline in value

Example: They decided to short the company's stock.

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