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Reduced or curtailed in amount
(shorter) Opposite of comparative for of a sizeable measurement from one point to another
“It's just a short strip with plenty of shops lined up along it.”
(of physical attributes) Opposite of comparative for of a sizeable measurement from one point to another
“His unusually stunted legs did not dampen his aspiration to become an Olympian.”
Opposite of comparative for of having a great duration or lasting a long period of time
“The documentary was surprisingly brief, omitting plenty of key elements, and failing to answer many ethical questions the case had raised.”
Opposite of comparative for having a good ability to remember
“You're going to have to remind me who you are because I have a forgetful mind.”
Opposite of comparative for looking towards the long term or future
“It is not difficult to take a shortsighted view of the matter and to put too much faith in technology.”
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