| 单词 | thesaurus/short |
| 释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms ofshortin EnglishshortThesaurus>having a small distance from the bottom to the top>short These are words and phrases related toshort. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of short. HAVING A SMALL DISTANCE FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOPHe's much shorter than I thought. Synonyms and examples low The garden was surrounded by a low hedge. shallow Stay in the shallow end of the pool, please. low-lying Low-lying areas are prone to flooding. squat I wish they'd tear down that squat block of flats. Antonym and example high The palace is surrounded by a high wall. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofshort. See also low-pitched guttural throaty husky gravelly gruff sonorous bass Learn moreWhen somethinghas a small distance from the bottom to the top, or its top is not far off the ground, you say it is low. A sound that is low isnear the bottom of a range of sounds. NOT SPEAKING MUCH OR OFTENI'm sorry I was so short with you, but I was under a lot of stress. Synonyms and examples quiet She's a quiet little thing. taciturn Her father was a shy, taciturn man. abrupt He is criticised for being too abrupt with his clients. curtdisapproving She was very curt with him. terse I don't appreciate how terse she is in meetings. laconicformal My uncle has quite a laconic wit. not waste words She doesn't waste words - if she agrees with you, she'll just say that. Antonym and example talkative Her little boy is so talkative you can hardly get a word in! Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofshort. See also silent soft muffled faint hushed peaceful sleepy tranquil restful sequestered Learn moreSomething that is quietdoes not make much noise. A quiet place or eventdoes not have much activity, excitement, or peoplein it. People who are quietdo not speak much or often. CONTINUING FOR LESS TIME THAN USUALHe received a short jail sentence. Synonyms and examples quick I need to make a quick phone call - I'll be right back. brief We had a brief chat this morning. short and sweetinformal The business meeting was short and sweet. momentary It was just a momentary lapse in judgment - I won't do it again. fleeting We had a fleeting glimpse of the sea as we drove down the motorway. short-lived The tabloids reported on the celeb's short-lived marriage. transientformal The book explores the transient nature of fame. transitoryformal Our existence in this world is transitory. ephemeral Their alliance, however ephemeral, was important to stabilise the region. Antonym and example long I've been waiting for a long time. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofshort. Learn moreA short journey, film, etc.continues for less time than usual. |
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