briefly

Definition of Briefly in English :

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Adverb

1. briefly

for a short time

Example Sentences:
'she visited him briefly'
'was briefly associated with IBM'

2. briefly, concisely, in brief, in short, shortly

in a concise manner; in a few words

Example Sentences:
'the history is summed up concisely in this book'
'she replied briefly'
'briefly, we have a problem'
'to put it shortly'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Briefly

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adj. brief·er, brief·est

1. Short in time, duration, length, or extent.

2. Succinct; concise: a brief account of the incident.

3. Curt; abrupt: We were upset because he was so brief with us.

1. A short, succinct statement.

2. A condensation or an abstract of a larger document or series of documents.

3. Law A document concisely stating the legal points being made, including often the citation and explanation of supporting legal authority.

4. Roman Catholic Church A papal letter that is not as formal as a bull.

5. A briefing.

6. often briefs Short, tight-fitting underpants.

7. briefs Chiefly British The instructions that are given to explain a task or assignment.

tr.v. briefed, brief·ing, briefs

1. To give instructions or preparatory information to: briefed the astronauts before the mission.

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