shortness
/ˈʃɔrtnəs/
short · ness
ˈʃɔrt · nəs
English Definition
n. the state of being short
Significado en Español
brevedad, escasez
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngắn, sự thiếu hụt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “shortness”:
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A
length
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B
brevity
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C
duration
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D
extension
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B — brevity.
“shortness” means n. the state of being short
Common questions about “shortness”
What does “shortness” mean?
shortness — n. the state of being short. In Chinese: 短小，短缺.
How do you pronounce “shortness”?
shortness is pronounced /ˈʃɔrtnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: short · ness.
Is “shortness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shortness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
