What does in short mean?

Definition

Announces a summary of what was said: the main points, in a few words.

Example sentences

• In short: according to the study, up to four cups a day don't bring more risk to the heart; the magazine, on the other hand, recommends at most two, because of sleep and blood pressure. They both agree that overdoing it is bad for you.🔊

  In short: according to the study, up to four cups a day don't bring more risk to the heart; the magazine, on the other hand, recommends at most two, because of sleep and blood pressure. They both agree that overdoing it is bad for you.

• In short, the two sources agree that the amount matters; the difference is the limit.🔊

  In short, the two sources agree that the amount matters; the difference is the limit.

in short in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese