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- [breef-lee]
- /ˈbrif li/
- /ˈbriːfli/
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- [breef-lee]
- /ˈbrif li/
Definitions of briefly word
- adverb briefly Something that happens or is done briefly happens or is done for a very short period of time. 3
- adverb briefly If you say or write something briefly, you use very few words or give very few details. 3
- adverb briefly You can say briefly to indicate that you are about to say something in as few words as possible. 3
- adverb briefly for a short duration: He stopped over briefly in Chicago. 1
- adverb briefly in a few words: Let me explain briefly. 1
- adverb briefly in a brief manner; quickly or brusquely: She nodded briefly and began to speak. 1
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Origin of briefly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at brief, -ly
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Parts of speech for Briefly
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briefly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for briefly
adv briefly
- shortly — in a short time; soon.
- in brief — lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country.
- summarily — in a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway.
- in a nutshell — the shell of a nut.
- in short — having little length; not long.
Antonyms for briefly
adv briefly
- permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- verbosely — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
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