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- [breef]
- /brif/
- /briːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breef]
- /brif/
Definitions of briefer word
- countable noun briefer A briefer is an official who has the job of giving information about something, for example a war. 3
- noun briefer a person who briefs others 3
- noun briefer a person who gives a briefing 3
- adjective briefer lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. 1
- adjective briefer using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. 1
- adjective briefer abrupt or curt. 1
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Origin of briefer
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
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Parts of speech for Briefer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
briefer 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 53% 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.
briefer usage trend in Literature
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