short
Words that start with 'short' — often related to short or use 'short' as a base.
shortlist
a list of selected candidates; to place on such a list
The committee will shortlist three candidates for the final interview.
shortcoming
a fault or defect; a weakness
Every candidate has at least one shortcoming.
short-lived
lasting for a short time
Their enthusiasm proved to be short-lived.
shortfall
a deficit or shortage; an amount by which something is less than required
The project was canceled due to a funding shortfall.
shortcut
a quicker or more direct route; to take a shorter route or method
She took a shortcut through the park to save time.
shortstop
a baseball player who fields between second and third base
The shortstop made an impressive diving catch.
short-sighted
lacking foresight; nearsighted (physically or metaphorically)
It would be short-sighted to ignore the long-term consequences.
shortbread
a sweet, crumbly butter cookie
She baked a batch of shortbread for the guests.
shortwave
relating to radio frequencies with short wavelengths; a shortwave radio signal
They listened to a shortwave broadcast from overseas.
shortness
the quality of being brief or lacking height; brevity
The shortness of the meeting made it easy to fit into a busy day.