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- [breef]
- /brif/
- /briːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breef]
- /brif/
Definitions of briefed word
- adjective briefed lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. 1
- adjective briefed using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. 1
- adjective briefed abrupt or curt. 1
- adjective briefed scanty: a brief bathing suit. 1
- noun briefed a short and concise statement or written item. 1
- noun briefed an outline, the form of which is determined by set rules, of all the possible arguments and information on one side of a controversy: a debater's brief. 1
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Origin of briefed
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English bref < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin brevis short; see breve
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Briefed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
briefed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
briefed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for briefed
adj briefed
- in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
- know the score — understand the situation
- know what's what — to know how one thing or things in general work
- informed — having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised: an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.
adjective briefed
- apprized — Simple past tense and past participle of apprize.
- fasted — Simple past tense and past participle of fast.
- instructed — Simple past tense and past participle of instruct.
noun briefed
- digested — Simple past tense and past participle of digest.
verb briefed
- innervated — to communicate nervous energy to; stimulate through nerves.
Antonyms for briefed
adjective briefed
- longed — a long rope used to guide a horse during training or exercise.
See also
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