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Short Video Meaning, Examples & Usage
Meaning 1：brief video clip (Short Video)
Short Video
/ʃɔːrt ˈvɪdi.oʊ/
n.
A brief video clip, usually only a few minutes long, often shared on social media or apps for entertainment or information.
brief video clip
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/briːf ˈvɪdiəʊ klɪp/
n.
A short video is a brief recording, typically a few minutes long, shared on social media for entertainment or information.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Short (Old English sceort) + Video (Latin videre 'to see') = a brief visual recording.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'short' break to watch a 'video' on your phone.
📖 Example
My sister learned how to bake a cake by watching a short video on her phone.
My sister learned how to bake a cake by watching a short video on her phone.
🔗 Collocations
watching short videos – viewing brief video clips on social media
create a short video – produce a brief video recording
share a short video – distribute a brief video clip online
🔄 Synonyms
clip (n.) – a short segment of video, often extracted from a longer recording
micro-video (n.) – a very short video, typically under a minute
reel (n.) – a short, engaging video loop popular on social platforms like Instagram
🚫 Antonyms
feature film (n.) – a full-length motion picture, usually over 90 minutes
long-form video (n.) – a video of considerable length, often educational or documentary style
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'short video' gained prominence with YouTube (2005) and exploded with TikTok (2016), reflecting a shift toward ultra-brief, mobile-first content for quick consumption.
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