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Meaning of short times
A short time refers to a brief or limited period.
Etymology of short times
The phrase "short time" originates from the combination of the words "short" and "time".
"Short" comes from Old English "sceort", which is also the source of the Modern English word.
"Time" comes from Old English "tīma", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "tīmiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dī-".
Synonyms
brief periods
short spells
fleeting moments
transient times
temporary phases
ephemeral eras
short-lived epochs
brief intervals
limited durations
contracted times
curtailed periods
abbreviated spans
truncated terms
compact seasons
concise epochs
short durations
minute intervals
fractional periods
infinitesimal times
atomic moments
split seconds
tiny spans
miniature periods
small intervals
diminutive durations
petite periods
limited times
restricted periods
narrow windows
short notices
brief warnings
short deadlines
limited timelines
contracted schedules
tight calendars
short leads
brief notices
fleeting opportunities
temporary openings
short-term contracts
brief agreements
short-time jobs
temporary positions
ephemeral chances
transitory occasions
Definitions
- A short time is defined by Oxford Languages as a limited or brief period.
- * It can also refer to a specific duration that is shorter than usual or expected.
Usage Examples
- We will be living in this apartment for a short time before we move to a new house.
- * The company is hiring someone for a short time to cover a maternity leave.
- * The store will be open for a short time on Sundays during the holiday season.
Antonyms
long periods
extended times
prolonged durations
lengthy intervals
expansive eras
enduring epochs
lasting ages
infinite times
boundless periods
endless durations
unlimited spans
perpetual terms
continuous seasons
ongoing epochs
prolonged notices
extended warnings
long deadlines
expansive timelines
lengthy schedules
broad calendars
extended leads
long-term contracts
permanent agreements
long-time jobs
lasting positions
enduring chances
permanent occasions