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brief
adjective
noun
verb
concise and succinct
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Pronunciation
bɹiːf
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adjective
concise and succinct
“covered the matter in a brief statement”
adjective
(of clothing) very short
“an abbreviated swimsuit”
adjective
of short duration or distance
“a brief stay in the country”
noun
a condensed written summary or abstract
noun
a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
verb
give essential information to someone
“The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade”
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Example Sentences
covered the matter in a brief statement
an abbreviated swimsuit
a brief bikini
a brief stay in the country
The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade
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