shortness
IPA: ʃˈɔrtnʌs
noun
- (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
- (countable) The result or product of being short.
- (uncountable) The property of being short or terse.
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Examples of "shortness" in Sentences
- The shortness of breath she felt after running up the stairs was alarming
- His patience wore thin due to the shortness of time before the deadline
- The shortness of the winter days made it difficult to get everything done before nightfall
- Despite the shortness of the meeting, they were able to come to a decision quickly
- The doctor explained that the shortness of the baby's cries could be a sign of a hearing problem
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