Synonyms for
Shorter
Definition
Comparative form of the adjective 'short', meaning of less length or height than something else.
Synonyms & similar words
forgetful
myopic
short
light
scant
poor
tall
curt
brusk
long
little
unforesightful
retentive
inadequate
brusque
shortsighted
unretentive
smaller
lower
lesser
narrower
thinner
slimmer
diminished
abbreviated
condensed
contracted
curtailed
reduced
cut
abbreviated
abridged
concise
succinct
terse
brief
transient
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- shorter than
- shorter period
- shorter distance
- shorter time
- shorter lifespan
- shorter route
- shorter version
Word family
Usage note
Shorter is the comparative form of the adjective 'short'. It is used to compare the length or duration of two things. Avoid using 'more shorter'.
Compare "shorter" with another word →
Example sentences
- She wore a shorter dress to the party this year.
- The second book in the series is shorter than the first.
- I need a shorter pair of pants because these are too long.
- The teacher asked the students to write a shorter version of their story.
- He is shorter than his brother.
Quotes
The shorter way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time. - Mozart
Life is too short to be small. - Benjamin Disraeli
I'm short and have a very round face, so I look like a hamster in a wig. - Adele