Definitions
- Describing something that is not high or tall. - Referring to a small amount or quantity of something. - Talking about a depressed or sad mood or feeling.
- Describing something that is not long in length or duration. - Referring to a person's height. - Talking about a brief or concise statement or explanation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not large or long.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical attributes.
- 3Both can be used to describe quantities or amounts.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Low refers to height or vertical distance, while short refers to length or horizontal distance.
- 2Duration: Low does not refer to time, while short can describe a brief or concise period of time.
- 3Physical attributes: Low describes the height of an object or person, while short describes the height of a person only.
- 4Quantity: Low describes a small amount or number, while short does not have a direct association with quantity.
- 5Connotation: Low can have negative connotations, such as low quality or low mood, while short does not have a strong connotation either way.
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Remember this!
Low and short are both used to describe something that is not large or long. However, low refers to height or vertical distance, while short refers to length or horizontal distance. Additionally, low can describe a small amount or quantity, while short does not have a direct association with quantity.
