verb
Meaning 1
to miss
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: + of
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
come short
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rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)t
verb
Meaning 2
to be inferior to
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: + of
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verb
Meaning 3
fail to meet (expectations or standards)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: fall short
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disappoint, let down
History
Etymology
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