Meaning & use
short
Measuring little in length, height, or distance, or lasting only a brief amount of time.
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The path took a short cut through the park instead of following the main road.
We only had time for a short conversation before her train arrived.
A note on using this word
Short applies to physical height and length as well as duration, so context determines which meaning is intended.
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