# shortest

Pronunciation: US say "SHOR-tist" /ˈʃɔɹtɪst/; UK say "SHAW-tist" /ˈʃɔːtɪst/; AUS say "SHOH-tist" /ˈʃoːtɪst/

## Adjective

1. Superlative of short. — superlative form of short: most short; Least in stature, length or height.
   - Simple: Superlative of short. Use this to say something is shorter than all the others.
   - _She chose the shortest route to avoid the evening traffic._
   - _February is the shortest month of the year._

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