come short

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Definition

Verb (intransitive) To fail to meet or reach a desired goal, standard, or expectation; to be insufficient or inadequate.

Usage

This verb phrase describes a situation where something does not achieve a required level, falls below a target, or disappoints by not matching what was anticipated. It often implies a measurable or comparative shortfall.

Examples
  • The project's final results came short of the ambitious targets set by the board.
  • Despite his effort, his performance came short of the qualifying standard.
  • The donation drive came short of its fundraising goal by several thousand dollars.
Advanced Usage
  • "to come short of": This is the most common construction, followed by the noun or noun phrase representing the unmet standard or expectation.
    • The movie's plot came short of its promising premise.
  • Used in formal or evaluative contexts to objectively state a deficiency without necessarily assigning blame.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fall short (of): A very common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
    • Supply fell short of demand.
  • Shortcoming (n): A deficiency or failure to meet a standard; a flaw.
    • The report listed the system's main shortcomings.
Synonyms
  • Fail to meet
  • Be inadequate
  • Be insufficient
  • Miss (a target/goal)
Antonyms
  • Meet
  • Fulfill
  • Satisfy
  • Exceed
  • Surpass
Related Phrases
  • Come up short: This phrase is essentially identical in meaning to "come short" and is often used interchangeably, especially in informal contexts.
    • We came up short in the final minutes of the game.
Verb
  1. fail to meet (expectations or standards)

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