0
Park bee Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary
Short, petite, small
Hi,
I would like to know the difference between short, petite, small when describing a person's height. Thanks.
Top answer
These words do not have precise meanings. Here are a few comments. short Refers only to height.
- These words do not have precise meanings.
- Here are a few comments.
- short Refers only to height.
- A short person is below average height.
- petite Used only for women.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
1 Answers
0
These words do not have precise meanings. Here are a few comments.
short Refers only to height. A short person is below average height.
petite Used only for women. Refers to general body size and shape, as well as to height.
small Similar to petite, but used for both men and women.
0
Related Questions