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Diotima Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

short, small, little and other expressions

I am a bit confused by these words / expressions and I am not sure how to  use them. Can you please help me?

1) The fair went well yesterday. In front of our stall there was also a short/small/little queue...
2) Be ready to answer. You have only a little time/a short amount of time/a small amount of time...

He is a hard worker/hard working/ a hardworking person

What kind of music do you like the most/ what kind of music do you like best?
  

Top answer

Line are either short or long. ' -'Pretty short' meaning it's even growing. Just 'short' means it isn't growing at this moment, it is manageable to service without haste.

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  • Line are either short or long.
  • ' -'Pretty short' meaning it's even growing.
  • Just 'short' means it isn't growing at this moment, it is manageable to service without haste.
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Line are either short or long. You'll most often hear: 'How long is the line?' -'Pretty short' meaning it's even growing. Just 'short' means it isn't growing at this moment, it is manageable to service without haste. Thanks
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Thank you for your reply. I'd be grateful if the other points could be answered too.
I am aware they are basic points but I am confused by them, especially because I am not entirely sure when/how to use each one and some advice/examples to distinguish among them would be appreciated. Thanks!
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RE: By using: a + little in a sentence, you are making it positive. Little is used with an uncountable noun -time. So, 'a little time' means that there is some left and implies that there is probably enough. Thanks
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