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shorter

 

[ หˆสƒษ”หrtษ™r ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

length comparison

Shorter is a comparative form of the adjective short, which refers to something having less length, height, or duration. It indicates a decrease in size in relation to another object or concept. When comparing two entities, the one that is shorter possesses a smaller measurement. This term can apply to physical objects, time durations, or even abstract concepts like stories or tasks.

Synonyms

briefer, diminutive, smaller

Examples of usage

  • This pencil is shorter than that one.
  • The meeting was shorter than expected.
  • She prefers shorter hairstyles.
Context #2 | Verb

to reduce length

To shorter refers to the act of making something shorter. This might involve cutting, truncating, or otherwise reducing the length of an object or time period. It can be used in contexts like editing written content, adjusting physical objects, or scheduling activities to take less time.

Synonyms

cut back, reduce, truncate

Examples of usage

  • We need to shorter the presentation to fit the time limit.
  • He decided to shorter the novel for a younger audience.
  • They want to shorter their work hours.

Translations

Translations of the word "shorter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais curto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kรผrzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih pendek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะพั‚ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krรณtszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿญใ„ (minai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus court

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs corto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์งง์€ (deo jjalbeun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุตุฑ (aqsar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kratลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kratลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็Ÿญ (gรจng duวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krajลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ styttri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ” (mok'le)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qฤฑsa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs corto

Etymology

The term 'shorter' originates from the Old English word 'sceort', which meant 'short' or 'brief'. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root '*skurta-', which also relates to brevity. The comparative form 'shorter' developed as a way to compare two items concerning their length or duration. Initially, the concept was primarily used in physical contexts, but over time, its application broadened to include abstract ideas such as time or effort. As language evolved, the comparative endings '-er' were added to various adjectives, allowing for more nuanced descriptions in conversational English.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,619, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.