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short

Adjective

  1. 1

    short

    The distance between the two ends of a space or object being close.

    Korean definition: 공간이나 물체의 양 끝 사이가 가깝다.

    • Some women wore short skirts that showed off their legs.

    • Jisu cut her long hair short like a boy's.

  2. 2

    short

    The time period between two points in time being brief.

    Korean definition: 한 때에서 다른 때까지의 동안이 오래지 않다.

    • In the short instant of a blink, many thoughts flashed through my mind.

    • The time was too short to read a whole book.

  3. 3

    short

    The length or number of a text or words being short or small.

    Korean definition: 글의 분량이나 말수가 적다.

    • When asked about her future plans, she only let out a short sigh.

    • The student answered the teacher's questions briefly with "Yes" and "No."

  4. 4

    deficient

    Inadequate in the amount or level of capital, ideas, ability, etc.

    Korean definition: 자본이나 생각, 실력 등이 어느 정도나 수준에 미치지 못한 상태이다.

    • With Seunggyu's poor English, he couldn't understand everything the foreigner said.

    • My expertise was too limited for me to solve that problem.