short

/ˈshȯrt/

Middle English, from Old English sceort; akin to Old High German scurz short, Old Norse skortr lack

adjective

  1. having little length

  2. not tall or high : low

  3. not extended in time : brief

adverb

  1. in a curt manner

  2. for or during a brief time

  3. at a disadvantage : unawares

noun

  1. the sum and substance : upshot

  2. a short syllable

  3. a short sound or signal