In short Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈʃɔɹt
in-SHORT
ˈɪn/ /ʃˈɔːt
in-SHAWT
Definition
Used to introduce a brief summary or the main point of something, especially after a longer explanation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in speech and informal or semi-formal writing. Similar to 'to sum up' or 'in summary', but slightly more conversational. Usually placed at the start of a summarizing sentence. Avoid overusing in academic writing.
Spanish: en resumen - en pocas palabrasPortuguese (BR): em resumo - em poucas palavrasPortuguese (PT): resumindo - em poucas palavrasChinese (Simplified): 总之 - 简而言之Chinese (Traditional): 總之 - 簡而言之Hindi: संक्षेप मेंArabic: باختصارBengali: সংক্ষেপে - মোটকথাRussian: короче говоря - вкратцеJapanese: 要するに - 簡単に言えばVietnamese: nói ngắn gọn - tóm lạiKorean: 요컨대 - 간단히 말해Turkish: kısacası - özetleUrdu: مختصر یہ کہ - خلاصہ یہ کہIndonesian: singkatnya - intinya
Example Sentences
In short, we need to work harder.
basic
The movie was, in short, amazing.
basic
In short, we don't have enough time.
basic
You can trust him. In short, he's reliable.
natural
She told a long story, but in short, she got the job.
natural
We discussed a lot, but in short, nothing changed.
natural