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conductor
Noun
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A conductor is a person who controls the tempo of an orchestra.
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A conductor is a substance that can conduct electricity and/or heat.
short
Adjective
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If something is short then there is a small distance from the bottom to the top. The opposite is tall.
I can't reach the table because I'm too short.
The more I use the pencil, the shorter it becomes.
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If something is short then there is a small distance from the one end to the other. The opposite is long.
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If something is short then it takes a little time.