English / word
brief
adjective, noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
of short duration; concise in use of words; also a summary of information or set of instructions; a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Short in duration; a summary of information.
In context
01
Give me a brief answer.
02
The manager held a brief meeting before lunch.
Synonyms
short,quick,concise
Antonyms
long,lengthy,detailed
Collocations
brief answer,brief moment,brief summary
Verb forms
Past: briefed · Past participle: briefed · -ing: briefing