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shortest Definition and Meaning in English (shortest definition)

adjective
Synonyms:briefestmost concise
Quick Answer • Definition

Shortest definition: Describing something that has the least length or duration compared to others.

Definitions of Shortest

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that has the least length or duration compared to others.

Example Sentences

casual

“He took the shortest route to avoid traffic.”

casual

“This is the shortest chapter in the entire book.”

Synonyms

briefestmost concise

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

nounshortness
adjectiveshort
adverbshortly
comparativeshorter

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

draw the shortest strawidiom

To be chosen to do an unpleasant task.

shortest pathcollocation

The most direct or quickest way between two points.

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Shortest definition: Describing something that has the least length or duration compared to others.
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