shorter

/ˈʃɔːtə/ · adjective

Meaning

Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
Having little duration.
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
(of a fielder or fielding position) that is relatively close to the batsman.
(of a ball) that bounced relatively far from the batsman.
A short, a short seller: one who engages in short selling.

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