Dictionary Entry
shortness
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Meaning
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The state or quality of being short in length, duration, or amount.
Example Sentence
The runner experienced shortness of breath after the intense race.
Usage Note
Used to describe a lack of something, a brief duration, or a deficiency in quantity or quality, often in phrases like 'shortness of breath' or 'shortness of temper'.