Collocations for short - adj.
1. not measuring much from one end to the other
VERBS
be, look, seem
ADV.
extremely, really, very | comparatively, fairly, quite, rather, relatively
a relatively short distance of 50 to 100 miles
a relatively short distance of 50 to 100 miles
2. not lasting a long time
VERBS
be, feel, seem | become, get
The working week is getting shorter and shorter.
The working week is getting shorter and shorter.
make sth | keep sth
Do you mind if we keep the meeting short?
Do you mind if we keep the meeting short?
ADV.
extremely, very | comparatively, fairly, quite, relatively
It was all over in a relatively short space of time.
It was all over in a relatively short space of time.
3. not having enough of what is needed
VERBS
be, look
Our team was one player short.
Our team was one player short.
become, get
We''re getting short of funds.
We''re getting short of funds.
ADV.
extremely, really, terribly, very, woefully
If space is really short, that door can be moved. | United looked woefully short of menace in attack.
If space is really short, that door can be moved. | United looked woefully short of menace in attack.
a bit, quite, rather
PREP.
of
Mike was a bit short of cash just then.
Mike was a bit short of cash just then.
4. rude
VERBS
be
ADV.
a bit, rather
PREP.
with
Sorry I was a bit short with you earlier.
Sorry I was a bit short with you earlier.