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short in duration
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General neutral adjective for small length or duration.
Short in time or content; often somewhat formal — concise.
Not lasting long; of limited duration.
Very short and quickly disappearing; often poetic or emotional.
For a very short span of time — very brief or momentary.
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What's the difference between short / brief / short-lived / fleeting / momentary / transient
General neutral adjective for small length or duration.
She wore a short dress.
Она была в коротком платье.
We had a brief meeting this morning.
У нас было краткое совещание сегодня утром.
Not lasting long; of limited duration.
The excitement proved to be short-lived.
Волнение оказалось недолговечным.
Very short and quickly disappearing; often poetic or emotional.
She had a fleeting smile before returning to thought.
У неё мелькнула мимолётная улыбка, и она снова задумалась.
For a very short span of time — very brief or momentary.
There was a momentary pause in the music.
В музыке был мгновенный перерыв.
Temporary and passing; often formal or technical.
The city has a transient population of seasonal workers.
В городе имеется временное население сезонных рабочих.
He took a temporary job while studying.
Он устроился на временную работу во время учёбы.
Very short-lived; often literary or philosophical in tone.
The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral.
Красота заката была эфемерной.
He felt a passing curiosity about the book.
Он испытывал мимолётный интерес к книге.
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How to pronounce short and what this word means
short translation: короткий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce short
/ˈʃɔːt/
short translation
короткий
short examples
We have a short lunch break today.
short transcription
/ˈʃɔːt/, /ˈʃɔrt/
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short is pronounced as /ˈʃɔːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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We have a short lunch break today. Translation: У нас сегодня короткий перерыв на обед.
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