What is another word for shy of?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈa͡ɪ ɒv] (IPA)

"Shy of" is a commonly used phrase which means slightly less than a particular amount or not quite reaching a certain level. There are several synonyms which can be used in place of this phrase, such as "just short of", "not quite", "nearly", and "almost". Other alternatives include "a hair's breadth away", "a whisker from", "a smidgen below", and "a tad less than". These synonyms can be used interchangeably in different contexts and situations to convey the same meaning as "shy of". It is always important to choose the word which best suits the tone and style of your writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Shy of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Shy of

  • I've been around two years shy of 50 years doing what I do. I am a musician.
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  • Too many people feel that where you start out dictates where you should end up. I was on welfare and just shy of 19 when my first daughter was born, but I was encouraged to take advantage of my ability and drive and remained in school.
    Gwen Moore
  • You begin to realize that hypocrisy is not a terrible thing when you see what overt fascism is compared to sort of covert, you know, communal politics which the Congress has never been shy of indulging in.
    Arundhati Roy
  • Last night's homer was Willie Stargell's 399th career home run, leaving him one shy of 500.
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  • Why should we be more shy of repeating ourselves than the spring be tired of blossoms or the night of stars?
    Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Related words: shy of, shy of the line, a shy of people, shy of the truth, shy of the day, shy of the deadline

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