noun

1. A short circuit.

2. A short film.

3. A short version of a garment in a particular size.

   “38 short suits fit me right off the rack.”

verb

1. To cause a short circuit in (something).

2. Of an electrical circuit, to short circuit.

3. To shortchange.

adjective

1. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

2. (of a person) Of comparatively small height.

3. Having little duration.

   “Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month it’s been at least twenty minutes long.”

Synonyms: abbreviation, short form, low, narrow, shallow, slim, brief, concise

adverb

1. Abruptly, curtly, briefly.

   “He cut me short repeatedly in the meeting.”

2. Unawares.

   “The recent developments at work caught them short.”

3. Without achieving a goal or requirement.

   “His speech fell short of what was expected.”

preposition

1. Deficient in.

   “He's short common sense.”

2. Having a negative position in.

   “I don’t want to be short the market going into the weekend.”

Synonyms: lacking, on, short