Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing short, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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a short walk
a walking distance that takes only a few minutes
short drive
a brief car journey covering a small distance
short hair
hair cut close to the head, not extending below the ear
short wait
a brief waiting period
short course
a brief, focused programme of study lasting days or a few weeks
short film
a film significantly shorter than a standard feature-length production
short message
a brief written or spoken communication
short stay
A visit or period of residence lasting only a brief time.
short story
a brief work of prose fiction
short visit
A visit of limited duration
short notice
very little advance warning
short distance
a small amount of space between places or points
short nap
a brief period of sleep, usually during the day
short duration
a period of time that lasts only briefly