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St

Verb / stri:t / / seɪnt / Another word for st — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'st' is not a word by itself, but it can be a part of other words.

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Formal

abbreviated condensed succinct terse

Informal

shortened cut chopped trimmed

Literary

curtailed abridged

Antonyms

short brief abbreviated condensed terse succinct

Common collocations

  • short for
  • abbreviation for
  • shortened version
  • cut down
  • make shorter
  • reduce the length

Word family

verb shorten
adjective short
adverb shortly

Usage note

The word 'st' is primarily used as an abbreviation, most commonly for 'street' or 'saint'. It is not typically used as a standalone word with the meaning of 'short'.

Example sentences

  1. The word 'st' is not a word on its own.
  2. The prefix 'st' can be added to other words to change their meaning.
  3. When you see the letters 'st' together, it is usually a prefix.
  4. The prefix 'st' can make words like 'start', 'stop', and 'stay'.
  5. Sometimes the prefix 'st' can be tricky, like in the word 'stomach'.

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