All Definitions for Short
Below are all the dictionary definitions of short:
1Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
2Of comparatively small height.
3Having little duration.
4Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
5That is relatively close to the batsman.
6Bowled so that it bounces relatively far from the batsman.
7That falls short of the green or the hole.
8Of betting odds, offering a small return for the money wagered.
9(baking, of pastries
10Metallurgy) Brittle, crumbly. (See shortbread, shortcake, shortcrust, shortening, hot short, cold-short.)
11Abrupt, brief, pointed, curt.
12Limited in quantity
13Inadequate
14Insufficient
15Scanty.
16Insufficiently provided
17Inadequately supplied, especially with money
18Scantily furnished
19Lacking.
20Deficient
21Less
22Ot coming up to a measure or standard.
23Undiluted
24Eat.
25Being in a financial investment position that is structured to be profitable if the price of the underlying security declines in the future.
26Doubtful of, skeptical of.
27Of money: given in the fewest possible notes, i.e. those of the largest denomination.
28Abruptly, curtly, briefly.
29Unawares.
30Without achieving a goal or requirement.
31Relatively far from the batsman and hence bouncing higher than normal
32Opposite of full.
33With a negative ownership position.
34A short circuit.
35A short film.
36A short-form vertical video.
37A YouTube video that is less than one minute long.
38A short version of a garment in a particular size.
39A shortstop.
40A short seller.
41A short sale or short position.
42A summary account.
43A short sound, syllable, or vowel.
44An integer variable having a smaller range than normal integers
45Usually two bytes long.
46An automobile
47Especially in crack shorts (“to break into automobiles”).
48To cause a short circuit in (something).
49To short circuit.
50To provide with an amount smaller than that agreed or labeled
51To shortchange.
52To sell something, especially securities, that one does not own at the moment for delivery at a later date in hopes of profiting from a decline in the price
53To sell short.
54Not distant in time
55Ear at hand.
56To shorten.
57An unincorporated community in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States.
58A census-designated place in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States.
59A surname.
About rhymes for short
Finding the right rhyme for short helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.", short has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Snort is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Support works well in formal or poetic contexts. Thwart is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for short, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.