short time

noun
UK: /ˌʃɔːt ˈtaɪm/
US: /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtaɪm/

  1. A brief period.

    1. I will be back in a short time.
    2. We only knew each other for a short time before he moved away.

  2. A relatively quick duration or interval.

    1. Let's meet again in a short time.
    2. The effects of the medication should be noticeable within a short time.

Synonyms

while duration period moment jiffy spell bit
short time adverb

  1. For a brief duration.

    1. He worked there for a short time.
    2. I lived in London for a short time when I was younger.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "short time" in English means: A brief period., A relatively quick duration or interval..

The phonetic transcription of "short time" is /ˌʃɔːt ˈtaɪm/ in British English and /ˌʃɔːrt ˈtaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "short time": while, duration, period, moment, jiffy, spell, bit.

Example usage of "short time": "I will be back in a short time.". More examples on the page.