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short in Malay

pendek

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short in Malay: pendek, singkat. In English, short means having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

Malay words for short

having a small distance between ends or edges
pendek
of a person, of comparatively small height
pendek
having little duration
pendek, singkat

English meaning of short

  1. adjective Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
  2. adjective Of a person, living being, or object, having a comparatively small height.
  3. adjective Having little duration.
  4. adjective Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).

Full definition of short

short in a sentence

  • Our meeting was a short six minutes today. Every day for the past month it’s been at least twenty minutes long.
  • "Phone" is short for "telephone" and "asap" short for "as soon as possible".
  • He gave a short answer to the question.

Synonyms of short

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Questions about short in Malay

What is the meaning of short in Malay?
Short in Malay is pendek, singkat.
Apakah maksud short dalam bahasa Melayu?
Short: pendek, singkat.
What does short mean in English?
Short means having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

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