Is the word short an adverb?

The word "short" can be both an adjective and an adverb, depending on its use in a sentence.

Here's how to tell:

* Adjective: Describes a noun. Example: "The movie was short." (Describing the noun "movie")

* Adverb: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: "He shortly explained his reason." (Modifying the verb "explained")

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