- comparative of short.
shorter
Example Sentences
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That doesn’t mean these particular investments are ones to match right now for investors with shorter time horizons and far lighter purses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
As a result, their strides were shorter, and their walking speeds were slower.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ukrainians consult them to track potential Russian attacks, like people check weather applications for storms but with less certainty, shorter warning, and deadly stakes.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
This heatwave should be shorter lived than others so far this summer with temperatures starting to feel noticeably cooler over the weekend.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“But we’re shorter than most adults,” Klaus said.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
