Meaning of in short in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in short

    Definitions

    1. in a concise manner

    Examples

    • « in a few words »
    • « the history is summed up concisely in this book »
    • « she replied briefly »
    • « briefly, we have a problem »
    • « to put it shortly »

Famous quotes

  • « I only tour in short bursts, I'm only ever away from my family and three daughters for a month or two. »
    Harry Connick, Jr.
  • « It's good to experience Hollywood in short bursts, I guess. Little snippets. I don't think I can handle being here all the time, it's pretty nutty. »
    Johnny Depp
  • « In short, it may be said that on paper the obligations to settle international disputes peacefully are now so comprehensive and far-reaching that it is almost impossible for a state to resort to war without violating one or more solemn treaty obligations. »
    Arthur Henderson
  • « In short, it is not that evolutionary naturalists have been less brazen than the scientific creationists in holding science hostage, but rather that they have been infinitely more effective in getting away with it. »
    Phillip E. Johnson
  • « An attitude to life which seeks fulfillment in the single-minded pursuit of wealth - in short, materialism - does not fit into this world, because it contains within itself no limiting principle, while the environment in which it is placed is strictly limited. »
    E. F. Schumacher

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