shortest
word · lemma: short
Definition
The superlative form of 'short'; describes something or someone that has less length, height, or duration than anything or anyone else in the group.
Usage & Nuances
Used for comparing three or more things; can refer to physical length, height, or time. Typical with 'the' (the shortest). 'Shortest' is not used for abstract concepts like 'the smallest amount'—use 'least' in those cases.
Spanish: más corto - más bajoPortuguese (BR): mais curto - mais baixoPortuguese (PT): mais curto - mais baixoChinese (Simplified): 最短 - 最矮Chinese (Traditional): 最短 - 最矮Hindi: सबसे छोटाArabic: الأقصرBengali: সবচেয়ে ছোটRussian: самый короткийJapanese: 最も短いVietnamese: ngắn nhấtKorean: 가장 짧은Turkish: en kısaUrdu: سب سے چھوٹاIndonesian: terpendek
Example Sentences
He is the shortest boy in the class.
basic
This is the shortest route to school.
basic
Winter has the shortest days of the year.
basic
That was the shortest meeting we've had all month!
natural
I took the shortest way home to avoid traffic.
natural
She wore the shortest dress to the party last night.
natural