Pronunciation

/briːf/

Definitions

Noun

• A concise statement or summary: A brief report outlines the key points of the meeting. (summary)
• A short period of time: She had only a brief moment to speak with her friend before the train arrived. (duration)

Verb

• To summarize briefly: He briefly explained the project to the new team members. (to condense)
• To give a short visit or attention: She briefly stopped by the store on her way home. (to visit briefly)

Adjective

• Short and concise: The brief essay required students to get straight to the point. (lengthy)
• Impersonal or formal: The lawyer delivered a brief opening statement in court. (formal)

Adverb

• In a brief manner: She answered the question in a brief response. (quickly)

Phrases

• “Briefly summarize” means to give a quick overview.
• “Take a brief break” is a request for a short pause.
• “A brief history” is a condensed account of events.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The executive requested a brief overview of the financial report.
• Verb: After the main event, he briefly chatted with his colleagues.
• Adjective: The doctor’s office provided patients with brief forms to fill out.

Synonyms

• Concise
• Succinct
• Compendious
• Quick
• Short
• Pithy
• Terse
• Epigrammatic