Short (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

So as to interrupt; "She took him up short before he could continue".

Meaning ²

In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it".

Synonyms

• Shortly
• Curtly

Meaning ³

Quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly".

Synonyms

• Dead
• Suddenly
• Abruptly

Meaning ⁴

At some point or distance before a goal is reached; "he fell short of our expectations".

Meaning ⁵

At a disadvantage; "I was caught short".

Synonyms

• Unawares

Meaning ⁶

Without possessing something at the time it is contractually sold; "he made his fortune by selling short just before the crash".

Meaning ⁷

Clean across; "the car's axle snapped short".