For short Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃɔɹt
fer-SHORT
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈɔːt
faw-SHAWT
Definition
Used after a long name or phrase to introduce a shorter nickname or abbreviation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both speech and writing, especially for organizations, places, and people's names. Often follows the full name: 'United Nations, or UN for short'. Usually appears right after the full term.
Spanish: abreviado - en cortoPortuguese (BR): abreviado - para simplificarPortuguese (PT): abreviado - para simplificarChinese (Simplified): 简称Chinese (Traditional): 簡稱Hindi: संक्षेप मेंArabic: اختصارًاBengali: সংক্ষেপেRussian: сокращённо - короткоJapanese: 略して - 略称でVietnamese: gọi tắt là - viết tắt làKorean: 줄여서Turkish: kısaca - kısaltmasıylaUrdu: مختصراًIndonesian: singkatnya - disingkat
Example Sentences
My name is Alexander, but people call me Alex for short.
basic
The United States of America, or USA for short, is a large country.
basic
My sister’s real name is Katherine, but we call her Kat for short.
basic
It's officially the European Union, but everyone says EU for short.
natural
His name is Jonathan, but he goes by Jon for short at work.
natural
My company is called Creative Solutions International, or CSI for short.
natural