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Shortest

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

Definition

Shortest is the superlative form of the adjective 'short' which means having a small distance from one end to the other, not long in duration, or brief in length.

Synonyms & similar words

little forgetful inadequate brusk light tall retentive unforesightful brusque curt long short myopic unretentive poor shortsighted scant smallest briefest quickest fastest

Synonyms by register

Formal

minimal least most concise

Informal

quickest speediest

Literary

briefest most compact

Antonyms

longest tallest highest greatest maximum largest

Common collocations

  • shortest possible
  • shortest distance
  • shortest time
  • shortest route
  • shortest path
  • shortest period
  • shortest duration

Word family

adjective short
adverb shortly

Usage note

Shortest is the superlative form of the adjective 'short'. It is used to describe the least length, duration, or distance.

Example sentences

  1. The shortest route to school is through the park.
  2. The shortest kid in the class is also the smartest.
  3. This is the shortest book I have ever read.
  4. The shortest day of the year is the winter solstice.
  5. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.

Quotes

  • Life is too short to waste time on things that don't matter. - Unknown
  • The shortest answer is doing. - Lord Herbert
  • The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time. - Mozart

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