Synonyms for

Shorter

Verb / ˈʃɔ:rtɜ: / Another word for shorter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comparative form of the adjective 'short', meaning of less length or height than something else.

Synonyms & similar words

unforesightful light forgetful long tall curt retentive myopic little scant short poor inadequate shortsighted brusque brusk unretentive smaller lower lesser narrower thinner slimmer diminished abbreviated condensed contracted curtailed reduced cut abbreviated abridged concise succinct terse brief transient

Synonyms by register

Formal

reduced abbreviated diminished

Informal

cut chopped pared

Literary

lessened curtailed

Antonyms

longer taller extended greater larger lengthier

Common collocations

  • shorter than
  • shorter period
  • shorter distance
  • shorter time
  • shorter lifespan
  • shorter route
  • shorter version

Word family

noun shortness
adjective short
adverb shortly

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'.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a shorter dress to the party this year.
  2. The second book in the series is shorter than the first.
  3. I need a shorter pair of pants because these are too long.
  4. The teacher asked the students to write a shorter version of their story.
  5. 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

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