Shortness
/ʃˈɔrtnəs/
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Definition
(noun) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
Sentence Examples
Possible side effects include blurred vision and shortness of breath.
Wherever there is length, there is shortness.
CEFR Practice Quiz
High altitude can often cause ____ of breath for mountain climbers who aren't properly acclimated to the thin air.