Synonyms for shortness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : shawrt

Phonetic Transcription : ʃɔrt

Top 10 synonyms for shortness

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Définition of shortness

Origin : Old English scortnes; see short (adj.) + -ness. Shortness of breath is from 1570s.

As in lack : noun deficiency, need
As in smallness : noun littleness
As in impatience : noun inability, unwillingness to wait

Example sentences :

I am merely getting anxious about the shortness of the time.
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

He speedily understood the shortness and secrecy of her visit.
Extract from : « A Singer from the Sea » by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

This is a common mistake; and too much water deprives the paste of its shortness.
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

But I must be off, lass; for I've the horses to get ready, forby the shortness of the time.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

"Crossed the fields for shortness, and caught in a bramble-bush," he said, muttering.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

That allusion to the shortness of the time brought Ruth an inspiration.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

Papa went by the Mills, Miss Martin, for shortness, for he was on foot.
Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

They were astonished at the shortness of the time of their imprisonment.
Extract from : « The Plunderer » by Roy Norton

But what is there remarkable about my height and your shortness?
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, September 21, 1880 » by Various

The dog figure is “low,” as shown by the shortness of the legs.
Extract from : « Myths and Legends of the Great Plains » by Unknown

Antonyms for shortness

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