short

• صفة تصف شيئًا له طول أو ارتفاع أو مدة قليلة.

Describes something that is small in length, duration, or height.

1. Small in length or heightA1formal

   Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom.

   قصير

   • She has short hair.
   • The table is too short for the chairs.
   • He is shorter than his brother.

   المرادفاتdiminutivedwarfishlittlelowpetitesmallsquatstubby

   الأضدادlongtall

2. Brief in durationA1formal

   Lasting for a small amount of time.

   قصير المدة

   • The meeting was very short.
   • We had a short conversation.
   • Life is too short to hold grudges.

   المرادفاتbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryquicktemporarytransienttransitory

   الأضدادextendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

3. Insufficient or lackingB1formal

   Not having enough of something; less than what is needed.

   غير كافٍ

   • We are short on supplies.
   • The store is short of cash today.
   • He was short of breath after running.

   المرادفاتdeficientinadequateinsufficientlackingmeagerscantscarcesparsewanting

   الأضدادadequateampleenoughsufficient

4. Rude or abruptB2informal

   Speaking in a curt or unfriendly manner.

   حادّ اللهجة

   • She was short with the customer.
   • His short reply surprised everyone.
   • Don't be so short with me.

   المرادفاتabruptbrusquecurtsharpsnappyterse

   الأضدادcourteousfriendlygraciouspolitewarm

• ظرف معناه «فجأة» أو «قبل الوقت المتوقع». يُستعمل في عبارات مثل «التوقف فجأة» أو «المقاطعة»، للدلالة على فعل ينتهي بشكل مفاجئ أو قبل أوانه.

An adverb meaning "abruptly" or "before the expected time." It is used in phrases like "to stop short" or "to cut short," indicating an action that ends suddenly or prematurely.

1. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a way that stops or ends suddenly; not continuing.

   بشكل مفاجئ

   • He stopped short when he saw the accident.
   • The conversation cut short when the phone rang.
   • She pulled up short at the red light.

   المرادفاتabruptlydeadsharplysuddenlyunexpectedly

2. Before the expected timeB2informal

   Before the scheduled or expected time; prematurely.

   قبل الأوان

   • The meeting ended short of the planned hour.
   • He left short of finishing his speech.
   • The movie stopped short of the climax.

   المرادفاتabruptlyahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   الأضدادlong

3. Insufficiently or lackingB2informal

   In a way that is less than needed or expected.

   بشكل غير كافٍ

   • The supplies ran short during the expedition.
   • He fell short of the required score.
   • The budget came up short for the new project.

   المرادفاتinadequatelyinsufficientlypoorlyscantily

   الأضدادadequatelyamplysufficiently

• اسم يدل على الفيلم القصير أو الدائرة الكهربائية القصيرة أو الكمية القليلة من شيء ما، ويُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات غير الرسمية.

A noun referring to a short film, a short circuit, or a small amount of something, often used in informal contexts.

1. Short filmB1formal

   A motion picture that is shorter than a standard feature film, typically under 40 minutes.

   فيلم قصير

   • The festival featured several award-winning shorts.
   • He directed a short about climate change.
   • The short was nominated for an Oscar.

   المرادفاتshort subject

2. Short circuitB2informaltechnical

   An electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage.

   دائرة قصر

   • The appliance stopped working because of a short.
   • He fixed the short in the wiring.
   • A short caused the power outage in the building.

   المرادفاتfaultshort circuit

3. Short drinkB1informalbritish

   A small, strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey or vodka, served in a small glass.

   جرعة قصيرة

   • He ordered a short at the bar.
   • She prefers shorts over cocktails.
   • The bartender poured him a short of bourbon.

   المرادفاتdramjiggernipshottot

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث قصر في شيء ما أو تقصيره، أو للدلالة على التسبب في دائرة كهربائية قصيرة، وفي الاستعمال غير الرسمي يعني إعطاء شخص أقل مما يستحق أو ينبغي.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a short circuit or, informally, to give less than what is expected or required.

1. Short-circuitB2informal

   To cause a short circuit in an electrical system.

   قصر الدائرة

   • The faulty wiring shorted the entire system.
   • Water caused the device to short out.
   • He accidentally shorted the battery terminals.

   المرادفاتshort-circuit