Shorter - term-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Shorter is the comparative form of short, meaning having less length or duration than something else. It is used to compare two things, indicating one is not as long or tall as the other.
Definition:
Having less length or duration than something else.
Synonyms:
briefer, smaller, lesser, reduced
Part of Speech:
adjective, comparative adjective
Antonyms:
longer, taller
Common Collocations:
shorter distance, shorter time, shorter version, shorter hair
Derivatives:
shortness, shorten, shortening
Usage Tips:
Use "shorter" to compare length or duration; often paired with "than" (e.g., "This rope is shorter than that one").
Common Phrases:
cut it short, short and sweet, short end of the stick
Etymology:
Derived from Old English "scort," meaning not long or brief in duration.
Examples:
- 1. The days are shorter in winter.
- 2. She prefers a shorter hairstyle now.
- 3. This route is shorter than the other one.
- 4. His speech was much shorter than expected.