Shorter
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Of less length, height, or duration than something else, or the comparative form of short. It indicates reduced dimensions or time compared to another reference.
“The new route to work is considerably shorter and saves approximately fifteen minutes each morning.”
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Contains -HORTER pattern; -ER comparative ending
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Worth 10 points; useful for comparative descriptions
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