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1. short-term
adjective. ['ˌʃɔrtˈtɝːm'] relating to or extending over a limited period.
Synonyms
- short-run
Antonyms
- tall
- high
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Words that Rhyme with Short Sleep
- oversleep
- mcsleep
- anandeep
- streep
- phillipe
- felipe
- bopeep
- asleep
- sweep
- steep
- schliep
- griep
- creep
- bleep
- weep
- veep
- tepe
- sheep
- sepe
- seipp
- seip
- seep
- riepe
- reep
- reap
- peep
- lepe
- leap
- kniep
- kneip
2. sleep
verb. ['ˈsliːp'] be asleep.
Synonyms
- catnap
- hibernate
- estivate
- hole up
- bundle
- catch some Z's
- slumber
- nap
- rest
- sleep late
- sleep in
- log Z's
- practice bundling
- aestivate
- catch a wink
Antonyms
- estivate
- wake
- aestivate
- be active
Etymology
- sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. sleep
noun. ['ˈsliːp'] a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended.
Synonyms
- REM sleep
- NREM
- shuteye
- nonrapid eye movement sleep
- orthodox sleep
- rapid eye movement
- slumber
- sleeping
- physiological condition
- nonrapid eye movement
- NREM sleep
- physiological state
- REM
- paradoxical sleep
- rapid eye movement sleep
Antonyms
- sit
- stand
- action
- activeness
Etymology
- sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. short
adjective. ['ˈʃɔrt'] primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration.
Synonyms
- fleeting
- duration
- fugitive
- momentaneous
- short-term
- short-dated
- short-run
- truncated
- short-range
- short and sweet
- abbreviated
- momentary
- length
- clipped
- shortened
Antonyms
- smart
- outside
- distant
- intelligible
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. short
adjective. ['ˈʃɔrt'] (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length.
Synonyms
- sawed-off
- sawn-off
- curtal
- truncate
- short-snouted
- snub
- shortish
- telescoped
- short-range
- truncated
- stubby
- abbreviated
- close
- length
- shortened
Antonyms
- distributed
- thin
- thinness
- narrow
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. short
adjective. ['ˈʃɔrt'] low in stature; not tall.
Synonyms
- stumpy
- height
- thickset
- squab
- thick
- low
- squabby
- runty
- chunky
- half-length
- pint-size
- heavyset
- compact
- stature
- squat
- sawed-off
- sawn-off
- little
- stocky
- low-set
- squatty
- pint-sized
- dumpy
Antonyms
- high
- unabridged
- loose
- decompress
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. short
noun. ['ˈʃɔrt'] the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed.
Synonyms
- baseball diamond
- piece of ground
- infield
- diamond
- tract
- parcel of land
- parcel
Antonyms
- longness
- untrimmed
- lengthen
- open
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. short
adjective. ['ˈʃɔrt'] not sufficient to meet a need.
Synonyms
- inadequate
- insufficient
- poor
Antonyms
- estimable
- proud
- anticyclone
- loud
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. sleep
noun. ['ˈsliːp'] a torpid state resembling deep sleep.
Synonyms
- physiological condition
- physiological state
- sopor
Antonyms
- hyperthermia
- hypopigmentation
- hypocapnia
- hypothermia
Etymology
- sleep (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- slepen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- slæpan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. short
adverb. ['ˈʃɔrt'] quickly and without warning.
Synonyms
- dead
- suddenly
Antonyms
- prolix
- disesteem
- lie
Etymology
- short (Middle English (1100-1500))