Synonyms for short
36 synonyms for “short”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Short as in “scant”
adjective: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
- low
- scant
- narrow
- shallow
- pointed
- tight
- sharp
- rough
- slim
- short-change
Short as in “brief”
adjective: primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
- brief
- shortened
- concise
- clipped
- abbreviated
- truncated
- fleeting
Short as in “little”
adjective: low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal
- little
- stubby
- compact
- thick
- squat
- stocky
- stumpy
- pint-sized
Short as in “suddenly”
adverb: quickly and without warning
- suddenly
- abruptly
- close
- flat
- silent
Short as in “poor”
adjective: of insufficient quantity to meet a need
- poor
- inadequate
- insufficient
Short as in “curt”
adjective: marked by rude or peremptory shortness
- curt
- blunt
- brusque
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