Short
Example: The rope is short and easy to carry
Definition
"Short" describes something having a small length or duration, typically less than usual or expected. For example, a "short" rope is one that is not long, making it easy to carry or handle due to its limited size.
Etymology
The word "short" comes from the Old English 'sceort,' meaning brief or small in length. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'scurz.' Did you know that the word has retained its meaning of limited length for over a thousand years?
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"Short" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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