brief

adjective
UK: /briːf/
US: /briːf/

  1. Short in duration or extent.

    1. The meeting was brief, lasting only 30 minutes. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a brief conversation, we understood that problem was not so important. [ ] [ ]

  2. Using few words; concise.

    1. Keep your answers brief and to the point. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lawyer asked him to be brief and stick to the facts during the testimony. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

inform short concise summary summarize outline
brief noun

  1. A concise statement or written document summarizing a case or situation.

    1. The lawyer prepared a brief for the judge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needs a brief overview of the new project before the meeting. [ ] [ ]
brief verb

  1. To inform someone about something, usually in advance of a task or event.

    1. The officer briefed the team on their mission. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before the presentation, the manager will brief us on the new strategy. [ ] [ ]
brief adverb

  1. For a short time.

    1. He worked there briefly, then moved on. [ ] [ ]
    2. We spoke briefly about the weather, but nothing serious or important. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brief" in English means: Short in duration or extent., Using few words; concise..

The phonetic transcription of "brief" is /briːf/ in British English and /briːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brief": inform, short, concise, summary, summarize, outline.

Example usage of "brief": "The meeting was brief, lasting only 30 minutes.". More examples on the page.