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Uncommonshortest
The correct spelling is shortest.
How to pronounce shortest
adjective
IPA: /ˈʃɔːtɪst/
Say it like: Sho-rte-st
The correct spelling is shortest. Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically. For example: "Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month it’s been at least twenty minutes long."
Usage Examples
“Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month it’s been at least twenty minutes long.”
““Phone” is short for “telephone” and "asap" short for "as soon as possible".”
“He gave a short answer to the question.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
- 2.(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
- 3.Having little duration.
- 4.(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
- 5.(of a fielder or fielding position) that is relatively close to the batsman.
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