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Short

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Definition

not long in length, height, or duration

Synonyms & similar words

retentive long brusque light shortly unforesightful brusk tall myopic shortsighted shortchange curt scant inadequate little suddenly curtly shortcircuit poor unretentive dead shortstop unawares abruptly forgetful brief concise little low miniature petite small tiny abbreviated abridged curt ephemeral fleeting immediate instant momentary quick summary terse transient

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