shortness
gb/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/ us/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
B1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
property
1
the quality of being short
When something is not long, tall, or lasting.
Padrão de uso:
the shortness of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean shortage (not enough of something).
Sinônimos
briefness (Mainly about time or duration.)
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smallness (More general; can sound less specific than shortness.)
Antônimos
length (Opposite quality: being long.)
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tallness (Opposite quality specifically for height.)
Colocações
the shortness of the trip
|the shortness of the skirt
|the shortness of the meeting
|the shortness of the days
|the shortness of the distance
|the shortness of the season
|the shortness of the haircut
|the shortness of the message
Temas
daily_life
|measurement
|time
Exemplos
- The shortness of the flight surprised us—we landed in under an hour.
- I chose the jacket for its shortness; it ends right at the waist.
- In winter, the shortness of the days can feel depressing.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like the shortness of this skirt.
- The shortness of the trip was nice.
Substantivo
B2
property
2
brief, concise way of speaking
Using only a few words.
Padrão de uso:
the shortness of [someone]'s [reply/message/speech]
Sinônimos
brevity (More common and slightly more formal.)
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conciseness (Emphasizes being clear and efficient with words.)
Antônimos
verbosity (Using too many words.)
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wordiness (Overly long or repetitive wording.)
Colocações
the shortness of his reply
|the shortness of her email
|the shortness of the statement
|the shortness of the report
|appreciate the shortness
|value the shortness
Temas
communication
|writing
Exemplos
- I appreciated the shortness of her email—it got straight to the point.
- The shortness of the announcement left everyone with questions.
- His shortness in the report made it easier to read.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like the shortness of this message.
- Please keep some shortness in your writing.
Substantivo
C1
property
3
rude or abrupt manner
Speaking in a way that sounds rude or impatient.
Padrão de uso:
the shortness of [someone]'s tone/manner
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with being short (not tall) because both use 'short'. Here it means abrupt or rude.
Sinônimos
curtness (Direct synonym; often used for speech or replies.)
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brusqueness (Stronger; suggests blunt, rough behavior.)
Antônimos
politeness (Shows respect and consideration.)
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warmth (Friendly, kind tone.)
Colocações
the shortness of his tone
|the shortness of her manner
|a sudden shortness
|answer with shortness
|notice the shortness
Temas
emotions
|communication
|social
Exemplos
- I was hurt by the shortness of his tone on the phone.
- Her shortness with the staff made the office tense.
- There was a shortness in his replies that suggested he was annoyed.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I didn't like the shortness of his answer.
Substantivo
formal
B2
state
4
not enough of something
When there is not enough of something.
Padrão de uso:
shortness of [something]
Erro comum:
Often confused with shortage; shortage is more common in everyday English for this meaning.
Sinônimos
scarcity (Emphasizes that something is rare or hard to get.)
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shortage (Most common word for not enough supply.)
Antônimos
abundance (More than enough supply.)
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plenty (Enough or more than enough.)
Colocações
a shortness of food
|a shortness of water
|a shortness of cash
|a shortness of supplies
|a shortness of resources
|a shortness of labor
Temas
daily_life
|economy
|business
Exemplos
- During the storm, the town faced a shortness of drinking water.
- The shortness of skilled workers slowed the project.
- They blamed the price increases on a shortness of supply.
Exemplos para estudantes
- There was a shortness of food after the flood.
Substantivo
technical
C1
property
5
crumbly texture in baking
A soft, crumbly texture in pastry.
Padrão de uso:
the shortness of [pastry/biscuit/crust]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with shortening (the fat used in baking).
Sinônimos
crumbly texture (Plain description, not a technical baking term.)
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tenderness (Related quality; not always specifically crumbly.)
Antônimos
chewiness (Opposite texture: more elastic and chewy.)
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toughness (Hard to bite; not tender/crumbly.)
Colocações
the shortness of the pastry
|improve the shortness
|a good shortness
|lack of shortness
|shortness in the crust
Temas
food
|cooking
Exemplos
- Butter gives the crust its shortness and delicate bite.
- The baker adjusted the fat content to increase the shortness of the pastry.
- Too much mixing can reduce the shortness and make the dough tough.
Gramática
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shortness
AFI
GB/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
US/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
short - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (short)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: shortness
- Plural: shortness
Expressões
shortness of breath
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
difficulty breathing normally
When it is hard to breathe.
Exemplos
- He went to urgent care because he had shortness of breath and chest pain.
- If you notice sudden shortness of breath, seek medical help.
- The climb caused mild shortness of breath, but it passed quickly.
shortness of money
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv mˈʌni/
fixed phrase
formal
not having enough money
Not having enough money.
Exemplos
- The project was delayed by a shortness of money.
- Because of a shortness of money, they postponed the renovation.
- Many small businesses closed due to a shortness of cash flow.
shortness of temper
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv tˈɛmpɚ/
fixed phrase
easily becoming angry
Getting angry very easily.
Exemplos
- His shortness of temper made teamwork difficult.
- Lack of sleep can cause shortness of temper.
- She apologized for her shortness of temper during the meeting.
shortness of time
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
having too little time
Not having enough time.
Exemplos
- Because of the shortness of time, we focused only on the main points.
- The shortness of time forced them to make a quick decision.
- Given the shortness of time available, the plan was surprisingly thorough.