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Brief
Sounds like
BREEF
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Simple meaning
What does Brief mean?
Brief means short or quick.
Dictionary definition
Short in time or length; a brief can also be a short summary.
Example sentences
Brief in a sentence
easy
The teacher gave a brief answer.
medium
We took a brief break before starting the next activity.
hard
The report included a brief summary of the main findings.
Synonyms
Words like Brief
shortUse when something does not take much time or space.
quickUse when something happens in a short amount of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
longUse for something that takes more time or space.
lengthyUse for something that is long or detailed.
Word family
Brief word family
Base word
brief
adjective
briefer
More brief.
adjective
briefest
Most brief.
adverb
briefly
For a short time or in a few words.
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Quick practice
Try Brief
Practice 1
What does brief mean?
Brief means short in time or length.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to brief?
Short is close in meaning to brief.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of brief?
Lengthy means long, which contrasts with brief.
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