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- [breef]
- /brif/
- /briːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breef]
- /brif/
Definitions of briefs word
- noun plural briefs men's underpants or women's pants without legs 3
- adjective briefs lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country. 1
- adjective briefs using few words; concise; succinct: a brief report on weather conditions. 1
- adjective briefs abrupt or curt. 1
- adjective briefs scanty: a brief bathing suit. 1
- noun briefs a short and concise statement or written item. 1
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Origin of briefs
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 Briefs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
briefs 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
briefs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for briefs
noun briefs
- bermudas — a group of islands in the Atlantic, 580 miles (935 km) E of North Carolina: a British colony; resort. 19 sq. mi. (49 sq. km). Capital: Hamilton.
- bikini — A bikini is a two-piece swimming costume worn by women.
- boxer shorts — Boxer shorts are loose-fitting men's underpants that are shaped like the shorts worn by boxers.
- bra — A bra is a piece of underwear that women wear to support their breasts.
- breeches — Breeches are trousers which reach as far as your knees.
adjective briefs
- compacts — Plural form of compact.
- crisps — very thin slices of potato fried and eaten cold as a snack
- ephemerals — Plural form of ephemeral.
- fasts — Plural form of fast.
- fugitives — Plural form of fugitive.
verb briefs
- initiates — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
Antonyms for briefs
adjective briefs
- constants — Plural form of constant.
- everlastings — Plural form of everlasting.
- longs — having considerable linear extent in space: a long distance; a long handle.
Top questions with briefs
- guys who wear briefs?
- what are briefs?
- how to wear boxer briefs properly?
- how to fold boxer briefs?
- what are boxer briefs?
- what are legal briefs?
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