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Synonyms of SHORT

Valid in Scrabble US · 8 points

SHORT: definition and more

23 synonyms in 13 meanings 18 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of SHORT by meaning

noun

  1. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

    Also: short circuit.

  2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base

verb

  1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money

    Also: short-change.

  2. create a short circuit in

    Also: short-circuit.

adjective

  1. low in stature; not tall

  2. not sufficient to meet a need

  3. (of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

    Not playable in Scrabble US: UNRETENTIVE.

  4. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

  5. lacking foresight or scope

    Not playable in Scrabble US: UNFORESIGHTFUL.

  6. marked by rude or peremptory shortness

adverb

  1. quickly and without warning

  2. at a disadvantage

  3. in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner