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Vocabulary Entry
short
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Having a small distance from one end to the other; not long.
Example Sentences
"The fence was too short to keep the dogs in."
"She wore a short dress to the party."
"His explanation was too short to cover the topic adequately."
N
noun
A brief or insufficient period of time.
Example Sentences
"There was a short wait before the show started."
"He took a short break during the long meeting."
"The movie was a short, only lasting about an hour."
V
verb
To invest in or sell a security with the expectation that it will decline in value.
Example Sentences
"He decided to short the stock after analyzing the market trends."
"Investors often short stocks they believe are overpriced."
"She profited by shorting the shares just before the announcement came."